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Taekwondo: Nigeria’s Elizabeth Anyanacho to Make Olympic Debut in Tokyo On Monday
The 21-year-old is the first Nigerian female Taekwondo athlete to qualify for the Olympics in 16 years Elizabeth Anyanacho will on Monday 26th make her Olympic debut when she will face her opponent from Turkey’s Nur Tartar 2:00am Nigerian time.
The 300 Level Statistics undergraduate of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has fought her way to the Olympic Games with a handful of national and international laurels to her credit, including the gold at Beirut Open.
Anyanacho who was seeded 13th in the Olympic ranking, Anyanacho will face fourth seed, Nur Tatar, from Turkey in the 67kg category in her first fight in the round of 16 on July 26.
Speaking from Tokyo on Thursday the Olympian and, Anyanacho mentor, Chika Chukwumerije, said the draw for Taekwondo action just ended in Tokyo venue of ongoing 2020 Olympic Games.
Nigeria’s only Taekwondo athlete Elizabeth Anyanacho will face Turkey’s Nur Tartar on her fight day one slated for Monday July 26, 2021 as 2: 00 am Nigerian time.
“The Taekwondo action will be the first at the Olympics.
“Nur Tarter is a double Olympic Medalist and former World and European Champion while Anyanacho is making her Olympics debut.” he said
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NSC DG Olopade Applauds FCT’s Move to Develop Gwagwalada Mini Stadium
Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for the planned construction of a mini stadium in Gwagwalada, describing the initiative as a significant boost to sports development in the territory.
Hon. Olopade said the project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly its commitment to the development of sports infrastructure across the country.
According to the DG, the proposed Gwagwalada Mini Stadium, when completed, will serve as an important sporting facility during the 2027 African School Games scheduled to hold in Abuja, while also providing young athletes in the FCT with access to quality sports infrastructure to nurture their talents.
“As I speak, over 30 contractors have been mobilized to various sites to ensure that sporting facilities and infrastructure are put in place for both our young and elite athletes across the country, Hon, Olopade said.
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his unprecedented support for sports development, noting that the Federal Government had committed over ₦200 billion to the rehabilitation and development of sports infrastructure nationwide.
“We are more than grateful at the Sports Commission because Mr President has been very supportive of sports like never before. His commitment to spending over ₦200 billion on infrastructure revamp across the country will ensure that indigent children have access to quality facilities to harness their sporting potential,” he added.
The DG emphasized that sports infrastructure remains a critical factor in achieving excellence, noting that the availability and quality of facilities play a major role in athletes’ performance and their ability to secure podium finishes at international competitions.
He described the planned construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium as a welcome development, commending Wike for his continued commitment to infrastructure development in the FCT.
“The construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium by the FCT Minister is a massive welcome development for the Sports Commission. The Minister deserves all the accolades for the good work he has been doing in the FCT, particularly in the area of construction and infrastructure development,” Hon. Olopade said.
The NSC reiterated its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the development of sporting facilities that will support grassroots participation, talent discovery and the overall growth of sports in Nigeria.
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