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TIG Club, Japan Embassy introduce ‘Kendama Toothed Sport’ to Nigeria
Joel Ajayi
As part of effort to ensure Nigeria as a country take advantage of all sport games available in the whole world, the Tony International Gymnastic Club of Nigeria TIG Club Nigeria in conjunction with Japan Embassy in Nigeria is set to introduce another brand new creative Sports called “Kendama Toothed Sport” to the country
The Games will enable many Nigerians who have talent in Kendama Games the opportunity to play the game for the first time in Nigeria.
The first ever Kendama toothed Sports games will take place at Moshood Abiola National stadium Gymnastic hall come Saturday 1st of April 2023 in Abuja by 3:00pm Nigeria Time.
It will be recalled that Japan Embassy and TIG Club of Abuja over the years had partnered with the aim of prospering sports in Nigeria.
There is no doubt the partner is now contributing to the growth and development of sports such as gymnastic, Karate, Taekwondo and now Kendama sports
However, The Kendama game is a traditional Japanese skill toy that consists of a handle (ken), a pair of cups (sarado), and a ball (tama) that are all connected together by a string.
On one end of the ken is a cup, while the other end of the ken is narrowed down, forming a spike (kensaki) that fits into the hole (ana) of the tama.
Kendama can be held in different grips, and many tricks and combinations can be performed. The game is played by tossing the ball into the air and attempting to catch it on the stick point.
The origins of kendama are disputed, but it is generally believed to have originated during the 17th or 18th century.
Sports
Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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