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Minister of Sports Meets Nigeria’s Contingent from Gymnastics Championship, Restates Equal Attention For All Sports
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, on Thursday, welcomed Nigeria’s contingent that participated at the Malta Gymstars International Championship in Malta.
The team of young gymnasts represented Nigeria in the 15 nation championship. The Nigerian TIG team of seven young gymnasts, led by Coach Tony Asuquo clinched 23 medals in total, in Cottonera, Malta.
Addressing the team, the Honourable Minister for Sports congratulated the contingent on the behalf of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making Nigeria proud. He also thanked the TIG Gymnastics club for the promotion of gymnastics in Nigeria, urging them to keep staying true to their mission.
“On behalf of His Excellency, the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I congratulate you all for the enormous feat. I regard this as very tremendous efforts,” Enoh said. “Your private efforts have benefited our country a great deal. It’s amazing what you all have done in far away Malta.”
“I am here to encourage the efforts you’re making as youngsters at the early age. We will ensure that no sports suffers neglect, as our attention will be spread across all sports, with special attention for the grassroots.”
“While education is important, we also want to help budding stars grow their talents and fulfil their potentials. We want kids to grow up knowing that, even as a gymnast, they can get to the world stage and do great things. As minister of sports, I will remain very interested and committed to the growth of our youngsters.”
The coach cum founder of TIG Club, Anthony Asuquo stated that seven junior gymnasts represented the country and won 8 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
Chiwendu Okpanku emerged as the third best in the world and number one in the Vault category.
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Lawal Delivers Another Brilliant Performance in Europe
After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.
On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.
It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.
He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.
Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.
Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.
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