Rtd DCP Hasso renovates court ahead of 2nd Numan tourney

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6 years ago

April 19, 2021

Ahead of the annual Numan Volleyball Unity Cup, the Chairman of Adamawa State Volleyball Association, Rtd DCP Stephen Hasso has begun the renovation of Numan court.

The 2nd Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup (men and women) is scheduled to hold from 22nd to 24th April, 2021.

Hasso said the renovation of the court became paramount in order to assist the sponsors of the Numan Unity Cup.

The former chairman of Nigeria Police Force Volleyball Association told volleyball enthusiasts to expect a rejuvenate Numan Championship.

He said, “We have started the rehabilitation of the volleyball court that will host the 2nd Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup as a way of encouraging sponsors of this Unity Cup.

“The Numan Cup is one of the biggest volleyball event in Adamawa, so it became paramount for the court to wear a new look”.

He further said, “The best players in the state will participate in this year’s edition and lovers of the game should expect explosive performances from all the teams”.

Rtd DCP Hasso commended the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod for distributing balls and net to the organisers of the Numan Unity Cup.

He said the Engineer Musa Nimrod will grace the opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup.

The Numan Federation Volleyball Unity Cup is sponsored by Volunteer for Sustainable Development Inc in collaboration with Adamawa State Sports Council and Adamawa State Volleyball Association.

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Kukkiwon President Hails Popoola’s Impact on Nigerian Taekwondo, NTF Boss Celebrates One Year of Progress

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9 hours ago

October 28, 2026

The Gleamer

The President of the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria, Grand Master Tayo Popoola has received a letter of commendation from the president of Kukkiwon, Yun Ung- Suk, for her outstanding contribution to the development of the sport.

Grand Master Popoola was hailed for her consistent drive improving the game within a short time of her stewardship in the NTF and the dissemination of Taekwondo activities in Nigeria to the global space.

The commendation letter dated October 25, 2026, was personally signed by Kukkiwon President, Ung-Suk.

Popoola said the commendation came to her as a pleasant surprise.

“I did not see that coming but It is a good one not only for me but the entire federation. I did not do it alone and it is also a challenge to do much more in the days, weeks and months ahead. I thank all the board members and I am optimistic that we will do more for the athletes,” Popoola said.

Incidentally, it is just about one year in office for Grand Master Popoola who has recorded a string of successes in the federation including the National Open Trials in Abeokuta, the Africa Taekwondo Championship 2026 in Bamako Mali where Nigeria won several Medals, the first ever Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele National Taekwondo Championship which took place last month in Lagos and the recently held Korean Ambassador Cup in Abuja which also had in attendance the World Kukkiwon Demonstration team.

The demonstration team dazzled fans in Abuja with spectacular display only last weekend just as the para-athletes in taekwondo were duly classified by experts from the world body in preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.

“I want to thank the National Sports Commission for the support given to me and the entire NTF. Things can only get better,” Popoola stressed.

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