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NSF 2022: Kaduna bags gold in men’s beach volleyball event
Kaduna state beat Delta state 2-1 (21-13, 14-21, 15-12) to win gold in the men’s beach volleyball event at the 2022 National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State on Friday.
The pair of Uchenna Austin and Peter Jasper (Kaduna) started the first set on a bright note against Emenike Ejike and Goodluck Anyasodike (Delta), winning by 21 to 13 points before the Host Delta State took the second set by 21 to 14 points.
The third set produced monster blocks, diagonal spikes and spectacular digs from both side with Kaduna state seeing off Delta state by 15 to 12 points to be crowned the new champions of the men’s beach volleyball.
Speaking with newsmen, the Captain of Kaduna state men’s beach volleyball team, Uchenna Austin said winning the gold medal is a dream come true.
Austin attributed the success recorded to the beach volleyball tour organised by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation and constant training.
He said, “I am happy to be a National Sports Festival gold medal; this is a dream come true for I and my teammate. When we qualified for the final, we told ourselves that this will not be a repeat of the 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo state. We were determined never to give up and take the gold medal back to Kaduna.
“We have been playing volleyball championship since the beginning of 2022 and the ongoing beach volleyball tour has contributed positively to our game.
He said the attention of the team will shift to the final phase of the 2022 National Beach Volleyball Tour taking place in Kaduna.
“The gold medal has boosted our morale and the next thing on our mind is how to make an impact at the forthcoming National Beach Volleyball Tour”.
Meanwhile, Bayelsa state beat Kebbi state 2-0 (21-15, 21-19) to win bronze 🥉 medal in the men’s third place match
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AACT 2026: Girls in Golf initiatives kick Start week-long Activities.
The week-long activities designed as part of 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy got underway Monday with Girls in Golf initiative.
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, LGAN says initiative will empower young girls and inspire the next generation of female golfers in Nigeria.
Dr Lami Ahmed, LGAN President and Chairperson, Local Organising Committee for the All Africa Challenge Trophy said this during a training programme for no fewer than 60 young girls at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
Ahmed said the initiative was designed to extend golf’s impact beyond competition by investing in young people and creating opportunities for their development.
“We believe that charity calls on us to touch lives and invest in others. Golf is not just about playing the game; it is also about giving back to society,” she said.
She explained that the future of women’s golf depended on introducing girls to the sport early and providing them with the skills and opportunities to excel.
Dr Lami said the Girls in Golf initiative was designed to introduce young girls to the sport, ignite their interest and expose them to the opportunities available through golf.
According to her, the initiative will also help girls develop valuable skills, build confidence and make informed decisions about their future careers.
Ahmed said the association had observed an increase in the number of female caddies across the country, making it necessary to create structured pathways for girls interested in golf.
She added that the initiative would encourage girls to explore different opportunities within the sport, including playing professionally and pursuing other golf-related careers.
Ahmed expressed gratitude to Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President and founder of the Renewed Hope Initiative, for supporting the programme and the 2026 AACT.
She said the first Lady had demonstrated a strong commitment to human capital development, particularly initiatives that empower women and the girl-child.
“Her Excellency readily embraced the project because she believes in giving back to society, especially by supporting children and creating opportunities for them to thrive,” Ahmed said.
She added that preparations for the championship were progressing well, with teams from various African countries already in Abuja.
The week-long continental women’s golf championship is expected to end on Friday, with teams from at least 20 African countries expected to compete for honours.
Ahmed said LGAN remained committed to using golf as a platform for youth development, empowerment and the promotion of greater participation by women and girls in sports.
She urged stakeholders to support initiatives that would make golf more accessible to young girls and create sustainable pathways for their participation in the sport.
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