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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.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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