Sports
Osinbajo Lauds Team TIG Says There Hope For Gymnastics in Nigeria
Joel Ajayi
The Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria Prof Yemi Osinbajo has heaped huge praise on Tony Asuquo Gymnastics team TIG comprises of young Gymnasts for making country proud outside the country during the recent International Club championship in South Africa.
It will be recalled that, a total of 10 gymnasts who train with TIG club based in Abuja, participated in the two-day event in South Africa, winning seven medals in the process.He stated this when he play host to team Monday night at State house in Abuja, Osinbajo said with the great feat from young Gymnasts, there is great hope for Gymnastics game in Nigeria.
According to him, I was honoured to welcome this group of young, award-winning gymnasts from the TIG International Gymnastics Club.
“Their dazzling display of gymnastic skills and eloquence in the presentation their experiences while recently representing Niger again demonstrates the abundance of talent our country.
“I applaud Coach Anthony Asuquo’s Abuja-based private gymnastics club for blazing the trail in guiding young talents like Stephanie Onusiriuka, Tomison Babatunde, Dolapo Adedeji, and every other child in their care to national, continental, and international acclaim.
“Thanks to their fascinating work, there is great hop for gymnastics in Nigeria, especially for those who are just starting out.” He said.
In his remark, Coach Anthony Asuquo, who is the Founder of the club, said his joy is to nurture more talent that will make Nigeria proud more.
“I am very happy with the performance of the team. They have really made us proud and have exhibited what they have learned in their training
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
-
Featured6 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured5 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured5 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured4 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports3 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News5 months agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured6 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
