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Victorious TIG Club Gymnasts arrives, Nigeria after their exploits in World Gymnastics Championship
Joel Ajayi
Representative of Team Nigeria at just concluded Gymstar International Club World championship in far away Malta on Tuesday arrived Namidi Azikiwe Airport amidst pops after their exploits in the competition.
Nigeria Gymnast from TIG Club of Abuja continued its dominance of the Gymnastics as the Nation’s Athletes won a total of 23 medals at the just concluded Gymstar International Club World championship held in Far away Malta.
Nigeria represented by highly rated gymnasts from Nigeria clinched total of 23 medals.
Eight gymnasts from Tony International Gymnastics (TIG) Club, based in Abuja took part in the tournament from 8 July to 9 July, with the team winning 23 medals from various gymnastics events at the championship.
While speaking from Malta founder of TIG Anthony Asuquo lauded the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for the support given to the sports in the country and urged them to keep on supporting talented gymnasts in the Country.
Mr Asuquo was pleased with the team’s performance and vowed not to relent in bring out the best out our Nigerian children that will propel the to podium performance.
“This is the first time the team is participating in a championship in Europe and among 198 gymnasts, our eight athletes were able to pull 23 medals, it is worth celebrating.
We have so many talents in Nigeria but our challenge is support in terms of facilities, technical ability, exposure to local and foreign competitions, etc.
“We were able to travel to Malta on individual sponsorships, but we wished we could have gotten support from the Ministry, as well as the federation,” he said.
Celebrity
Ochei Felicitates Asagba of Asaba on 2nd Coronation Anniversary
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, CON, Asagba of Asaba, on the occasion of his Second Coronation Anniversary.
Ochei, who is also the NDC Candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, described the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the Asagba’s commitment to the peace, unity, cultural heritage and development of Asaba.
He commended His Royal Majesty for bringing his wealth of scholarship, experience and statesmanship to bear on the traditional institution, while promoting values that strengthen communal harmony and preserve the rich heritage of the Asaba people.
“Your Majesty, I celebrate your Second Coronation Anniversary and your continued dedication to the wellbeing of your people. May God Almighty grant you good health, wisdom and strength for many more years of purposeful service.
“May your reign continue to be marked by peace, unity and progress for Asaba, Delta State and humanity,” Ochei said.
He wished the Asagba a memorable anniversary and prayed for continued blessings upon his reign.
Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE
Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
President, Nigeria Tennis Federation
NDC Candidate, Delta North Senatorial District
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