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Seyi Johnson Thrilled by New Discoveries at BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, has expressed immense satisfaction with the quality of competition and the discovery of new talents at the ongoing BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Speaking during the tournament, Johnson praised the remarkable progress seen across the participating teams and lauded the event for delivering beyond expectations.
“I’m truly thrilled by the level of talent we’ve uncovered during this championship,” he said. “Some of these athletes are shining for the first time on a huge stage like this , and I’m confident that a few of them will make the cut for Team Nigeria as we prepare for the Nations Tournament in Agadir this June.”
Johnson also noted the increased competitiveness of the tournament, with emerging states challenging the dominance of traditional powerhouses.
“We’re seeing a real shift—states that were once considered underdogs are now giving the big teams a run for their money. It’s a testament to the growing strength of the game across the country.”
He commended the support that made the tournament possible, adding: “I want to extend heartfelt gratitude to the Ogun State Government, the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), our headline sponsor BetKing, and all stakeholders, fans, and supporters of wheelchair basketball.
This championship has not only lived up to expectations—it has raised the bar.”
The BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship runs from April 3 to 7, 2025, and continues to highlight the transformative power of inclusive sports in Nigeria.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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