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TIG Celebrates NYG Medalist’s Pledges To Help Grow Nigeria Sports If…
Joel Ajayi
In its style to celebrate hard work, the Tony Asuquo Gymnastic TIG on Saturday gathered its athletes for the just concluded National Youth Games NYG where one of the best club TIG athletes out of 15 medals won 13 for their various states.
Speaking in a press conference the founder of TIG Tony Asuquo heaped praises on a team that comprises young children who represent their various teams as he described the performance as top-notch while he promised to help grow Nigerian sports if called on.
According to him, we are all here to celebrate our athletes that been representing Nigeria in different countries and at this time. We went for the NYG in Asaba TIG Represented five states and we won 13 medals out of the 16 medals at the competition.
“TIG gymnastic club has come a long way and we have very dedicated coaches we drafted our home programs and we are working with that seriously, we try 6 to 7 our every day aside from Sunday.
“The girls here trained hard to represent Nigeria at the Olympics, at TIG we have arrays of athletes that can win medals for Nigeria at any competition.
“If these children can be given a chance they will even do more for Nigeria though the system is working against us we have determined not to compromise and TIG is very much available to grow Nigerian sports.
“The performances of our athletes were spectacular but even though the mats were good enough for us, we managed, they had broken ankles, kneeled.”
He however urged for a holistic approach and fair officiating for the game, saying fair officiating can help grow Nigeria’s sports
While providing solutions to some of the challenges of Nigerian sports, Coach Asuquo urges federations to back to grassroots development programs to grow sports, as well as putting the right people in sports.
“The sports industry needs to be ready through physical preparation from the Local level to the Federal level.
“There is a need to revive the sponsorship of athletes in Nigeria as well as the donation of equipment for athletes.”
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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