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Sports Ministry Announces New Dates for 2022 National Principals’ Cup
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development have announced new dates for the staging of the 2022 National Principals Cup.
After exhaustive deliberations on new possible dates which will not put schools’ calendar into jeopardy, the state finals will now hold between 24th and 26th November 2022.
The zonal finals will take place between 11th and 15th December 2022 while the national finals is scheduled for 18th to 22nd January, 2023.
The Nigerian School Sports Federation is saddled with the responsibility of coordinating the organization of the state finals, after which the baton will handed over to the zonal coordinators for the prosecution of the zonal finals. The tourney then transits to the national finals that will take place at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The Director of Grassroots at the ministry, Mr. Patrick Okeke said that “the purpose of the National Principals’ Cup is to discover talents and it is part of the clear mandate of the ministry. It is key to develop talents and the reinjection of life into the National Principals’ Cup, which is in its second successive year is important”.
Minister for Youth and Sports development, Sunday Dare commited to reinstating the National Principals’ Cup and his administration is set to host another edition of the championship that has produced international heroes for Nigeria.
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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