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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
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