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NOC President Engr Gumel Congratulates Swimmer Adama On Silver Medal feat At World Junior Championships
Uche Hillary
The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Gumel, has congratulated 17-year-old swimming sensation Abduljabar Adama for his groundbreaking silver medal performance in the men’s 50m butterfly at the World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania.
Adama impressed on the global stage with a time of 23.64 seconds, finishing just 0.10 seconds behind Great Britain’s Dean Fearn, who claimed gold with a time of 23.54 seconds.
This remarkable result marks Nigeria’s first-ever medal at a World Aquatics event, making it a historic achievement in the country’s swimming history.
In a congratulatory message sent on Sunday, Engr. Gumel described Adama’s performance as a major milestone and a proud moment for Nigerian sports.
“There is no doubt that sports in Nigeria are heading in the right direction,” said Gumel.
“I congratulate this young star and the entire Nigerian team for representing the nation with excellence and making us proud.”
He emphasized that Adama’s success has not only proven Nigeria’s potential in international swimming but has also paved the way for future athletes. “This medal shows the world that Nigeria can compete at the highest level in swimming. Abduljabar has not just won silver—he has opened the door for many more young talents to follow.”
Engr. Gumel also urged all stakeholders in the sports sector to work together in fostering development, noting that sports remain a vital tool for national unity, progress, and youth empowerment.
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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