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Team Anambra athletes are properly motivated says Onyedum

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2 years ago

December 1, 2022

The Chairman of Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Patrick Onyedum has revealed that the athlete are properly motivated ahead of the 21st National Sports Festival Delta State.

Onyedum told newsmen on Thursday that Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo have promised to encourage athletes who wins medals for the state.

He said the leadership of the commission is focused on the grassroots and will continue to give opportunities to younger athletes.

Onyedum said, “Anambra athletes have been properl motivated ahead of the National Sports Festival. We ensured that the athletes had a befitting closed Camp before the festival proper and the state government made us comfortable.

“The Governor has informed the commission of his intentions to reward excellent athletes and those that wins laurels for the state.

“Some of the athletes participating in this year’s festival are those that won silver and bronze at past National Sports Festivals and I am optimistic that the athletes will land more gold medals”.

He further said, “I am focused on how to improve the grassroots sports in Anambra state. We have athletes scattered across the state and by the Grace of God, Anambra will once again be the ‘Mecca of Sports’ in Nigeria

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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42 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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