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National Sports Festival: Lifters Battle For Medals As Weightlifting Events Begin Today
Orchid Hotel by DBS Junction, Asaba will be the venue as the weightlifting events begin today at the ongoing 21st National Sports Festival, NSF in Asaba, Delta State.
According to the schedules released by the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF on Sunday after their technical meeting, events will commence by 9am on Monday, December 5, 2022 with 45kg women category.
There will be five categories of events to be competed for in Game Day One which would include 45kg women, 55kg men Group B, 61kg men Group B as well as 55kg men Group A and 61kg men Group A
The events will begin with 45kg women category with the athletes being weighed-in between 7:30 and 8:30am before hostilities begin by 9:30am.
55Kg Men Group B category will commence with weigh-in 10:30 to 11:30am before competition starts by 12:30pm.
Competition in the 61kg Men Group B will start by 3:30pm after the athletes have been weighed-in between 1:30 and 2:30pm
55Kg Men Group A and 61Kg Men Group A will round off Game Day One in weightlifting by 6:30pm. The athletes will be weighed-in between 4:30
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NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha
Cyril Ogar
President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.
The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.
Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.
Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”
Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”
The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.
For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.
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