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NIS, LSFA First Stream Training Of 100 Coaches Begins

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Joel Ajayi


The first  batch of 100 coaches are set to   begin training on  Saturday September 14th  under the aegis  of the collaborative efforts between the National Institute for sports and Lagos State Football Association. 


Speaking ahead of the Commencement of the training ,  Chairman of Lagos State Football Association Hajji Gafar Liameed said ” We have received  overwhelming responses  from coaches that have registered  to participate in this special training  course  for certification  of  grassroot coaches in Lagos state. 


“We  received  more than 220 registration  and still counting.  But in order to maintain standard and  achieve  our aim of quality service delivery,  our partners the National Institute of Sports   decided that we should have the training  in 100 batches per stream. 


“So on Saturday,  September 14th,  2024 we are beginning  with the first 100 coaches  that registered. The next stream of 100 will come up a week after.”

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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