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Northwest Gymnastics Champion,Kwaranga Munyal Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics ,seeks Gov. Inuwa’s Support
Following her outstanding performance at the Northeast Zonal Gymnastics Championships in Bauchi, where she clinched three gold medals in floor and vault, and emerged as the best all-around athlete representing Gombe State, 13-year-old Kwaranga Munyal is now aiming higher. With her eyes set on representing Nigeria at the upcoming international gymnastics championship in Singapore, Munyal is determined to make her family, state, and country proud.
Reflecting on her achievements, Munyal expressed gratitude to her supportive parents and highlighted the significance of the Northeast Zonal Gymnastics Championships in promoting the sport’s growth in the region. Despite some logistical challenges, she sees it as a promising start and believes organizers can address shortcomings in future editions.
Looking ahead, Munyal is focused on excelling at the Singaporean tournament and has her sights set on the 2028 Olympics. She acknowledges that there’s still work to be done and is determined to continue improving, aiming to perform well at upcoming events like the Youth Games and the National Sports Festival.
Munyal also hopes for support from her state governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, to alleviate the financial burden on her parents and enable her to pursue her gymnastics dreams through scholarships, similar to initiatives undertaken by other governors for gymnasts in her club in Abuja.
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VIP Spikers unveil Veronica Gyamfi following successful surgery after career-threatening injury
VIP Spikers have unveiled Veronica Gyamfi as their player, pledging to support her welfare and recovery after an injury sustained during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
The unveiling took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), performing the ceremony.
Gyamfi sustained the injury while representing Wikki during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
In a swift response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and the President of Vipers sponsored her surgery at Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano, where she spent two weeks receiving medical attention.
Her signing by Vipers and Partners VC, popularly known as VIP Spikers, is expected to provide her with continued care and support as she progresses through recovery and works towards returning to competitive volleyball.
Meanwhile, Gyamfi was presented a brand new ASICS canvas and a branded jersey of VIP Spikers as it is believed she would return to play after completing her rehabilitation.
The intervention reflects the importance of athlete welfare in Nigerian sports, particularly the need to ensure that players who sustain injuries while representing their teams receive appropriate medical attention and rehabilitation support.
The sponsorship of Gyamfi’s surgery by the Comptroller-General, followed by her signing by VIP Spikers, highlights the potential impact of collaboration between sports authorities, competition sponsors and clubs in safeguarding athletes’ careers.
After the surgery Gyamfi has been undergoing physiotherapy sessions at the 44 Military Reference hospital in Kaduna as the Sporting Club is supporting her education at Kaduna State Polytechnic.
Gyamfi’s story offers an encouraging example of support for an athlete facing a difficult period in her career.
Her unveiling reinforces the message that volleyball development goes beyond competitions and trophies to include protecting players’ welfare and helping them return to the sport they love.
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