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Nigeria Gymnastics Federation Vows To Raise 20,000 Gymnasts Nationwide
By Joel Ajayi
The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) has unveiled an ambitious plan to raise at least 20,000 gymnasts across the country, as part of its renewed drive to expand the sport’s grassroots base and strengthen Nigeria’s global standing in gymnastics.
President of the Federation, Prince Kelvin Erhunwmunse, made this pledge in Abuja after his re-election for a third consecutive term during a transparent and peaceful election witnessed by delegates from 32 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Prince Kelvin, said the Federation’s aggressive grassroots development programmes had already yielded significant results, citing Edo State where nearly 700 students were introduced to gymnastics, resulting in the creation of more than 40 new clubs. Similar initiatives in the Northeast discovered over 300 promising athletes who featured in the National Youth Games.
“We’re taking this zone by zone, and the Northwest is next,” Prince Kelvin said. “The ultimate goal is to raise 20,000 gymnasts nationwide. No state will be left behind in this vision.”
Under his leadership, Nigeria became the first West African country to qualify for gymnastics at the Olympic Games, winning a historic gold medal and attracting international recognition for the sport. The Federation also hosted Africa’s first-ever international gymnastics coaching course in Abuja, drawing experts from Russia, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, and other countries.
According to the President, these efforts have unlocked opportunities for Nigeria, including equipment donations, institutional partnerships, and training exchanges with global gymnastics bodies. Already, 15 states are being considered to receive acrobatic gymnastics equipment through partnerships facilitated during the international course.
Prince Kelvin emphasized that his next term will focus on strengthening club development, building robust junior and senior national teams, and instilling discipline among athletes.
With unity within its board and international recognition steadily growing, the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria says its 20,000-gymnast target will create a sustainable pipeline of talent capable of competing at the highest levels worldwide.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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