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South East Taekwondo Championships Light Up Owerri as Imo State Emerges Overall Winner
…Imo Sports Commissioner Commends Organizers, Promises Continued Support
Cyril Ogar
Owerri came alive over the weekend as 74 athletes from four South Eastern states thrilled spectators at the South East Taekwondo Championships, held from 7th to 9th November 2025 at the Indoor Hall of Dan Anyiam Stadium.
Host state Imo dominated the medal table, clinching 41 medals — 13 Gold, 15 Silver, and 13 Bronze — to emerge overall champions. Abia State followed closely with 28 medals (12 Gold, 11 Silver, and 5 Bronze), while Ebonyi secured 8 medals (4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze). Enugu State rounded off the tally with 4 medals (2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze).
The Imo State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Obinna Onyeocha, who was present during the finals and medal presentation, praised the organizers for promoting grassroots sports development in the region.
“I commend this initiative that gives our youths the platform to showcase their talent and gain exposure,” Onyeocha said. “This kind of event must be sustained to nurture future national and international champions who will bring pride to the South East and to Nigeria.”
Olympic medalist Chika Chukwumerije, making his return to taekwondo administration after a four-year break, coordinated the event. He emphasized the importance of grassroots investment in sports development.
“It’s inspiring to see the region unite for a common goal — youth development,” he said. “When we invest in exposure and structured competitions like this, we’re building future champions, one step at a time.”
One of the emerging stars of the competition, 13-year-old Ikechukwu Chidiebere of Abia State — gold medalist in the Cadet -49kg category — expressed joy at his victory and reflected on how the tournament improved his performance.
“I won two bronze medals at the National Youth Games but hadn’t competed since then,” he said. “This event helped me correct past mistakes and boosted my confidence to aim higher.”
For Musa Enakheme, Enugu State’s Assistant Taekwondo Coach, the championship provided a valuable assessment opportunity ahead of the National Sports Festival, which Enugu is set to host.
“We haven’t participated in competitions for a while,” he noted. “This event opened our eyes to areas that need more work as we prepare for the National Sports Festival.”
The next edition of the South East Regional Taekwondo Championships is scheduled to hold from 20th to 21st February 2026 in Umuahia, Abia State.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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