Sports
Weightlifting : Aladi assures Nigerian of winning medals, Commonwealth, World Championship tickets
The President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) Ibrahim Aladi on Friday in Abuja, assured Nigerian of winning medals and qualifiers for Commonwealth, World Championship.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports seven lifters will departed Nigeria to
Uzbekistan to participate in the World Championships and Commonwealth Senior Championships.
He said the athletes are well prepared and they will return with medals.
“Our chances is very bright and we are going to do our best. I can assure that what I expected from the athletes despite.
” Some of the athletes are African champions and alll African game, commonwealth champions no doubt of recording victory at the end of the championship.
“They are well prepared for the championship, we are expecting nothing else than they win medals and victory and that is all what we are expecting from them,” he said.
Christopher Nwadei, the technical Director of the federation said they had a good preparation ahead of the championship.
“We have at least reasonable time to prepare for the competition.
“The championship is a twin championshi, it is a qualification event for the forth Commonwealth wealth games which is scheduled to hold next year in Brighminham.
“This is not the first time they are going out for this type of competition, some of them are already ranked within first and third ranking, hopefully we are hoping for a very good performance,” he said
He said seven athletes will be representing the country and they comprises of five women and two men.,
” The Althetes are in different categories of weight seven of them are in different categories.
“We have the women’s featuring in the categories are 49kg, 55 kg, 59kg, 60kg, 70kg, 71kg and for the men we will be featuring in the 67kg and 69kg categories.
Olarinoye Adenike, the captain of team Nigeria said they come back to Nigeria with medals.
“I am 55 kg categories in female category. We are all determined to do our best to make the country proud.
“We are well prepared for the championships and by God Grace we are coming home with the medals.
“I”m ranked first in Africa and commonwealth and six in the world. We will Nigeria proud at the end of the championship.,” she said.
The seven lifters and their weight are :
Stella Peter Kingsley 49 kg, Adijat Adenike Olarinoye 55 kg, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal 59 kg, Ogbonne Eze Joy 71 kg.
Taiwo Liadi 76 kg, Emmanuel Inemo Appah 61 kg and Umoafia Edidiong Joseph 67 kg.
NAN reports that International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships and Commonwealth Senior Championships will hold from Dec. 7 to Dec. 17 in Tashkent, Uzbekis
Basketball
Over ₦5 Million Up for Grabs as 2025 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Skills Challenge Kicks Off November 14
Joel Ajayi
Over the years, the Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Basketball Tournament has become a major grassroots platform impacting the lives of young Nigerians. Many talented youths have realized their dreams through this initiative, which continues to inspire and empower communities across the country.
Building on these successes, this year’s edition slated for 14th to 15th of November in Abuja promises to be even bigger, featuring over 5,000 young participants who will compete in various exciting categories.
The event will feature over 5,000 national dancers across the country; 24 Young basketballers will be selected to play an important all-star Game and other impactful event.
The MO Basketball Arena in Zone 5 part of FCT is expected to come alive with creativity, energy, and skill when the 2025 edition, tagged Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Basketball Skills Challenge, tips off. Winners across different categories will share a total prize of over ₦5 million, making it one of the most anticipated sporting and entertainment events of the year.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the convener, Samuel Oguche, expressed his appreciation to the media and partners for their continued support.
“First of all, we just want to appreciate everyone for being here with us today and for giving us this opportunity once again. This isn’t our first time partnering with you, and as always, Bullet Energy Drink has continued to stand firmly behind basketball Nigeria’s second most popular sport. For the past 10 years, Bullet has consistently supported the growth and promotion of the game,” Oguche said.
He added that the 2025 edition will bring a new level of excitement, combining sports and entertainment in a way never seen before.
“For the first time ever in Abuja, we’re hosting a National Dance Battle something truly unique and unprecedented.
“Dancers from across the country will converge in the city to compete for supremacy and a grand prize of ₦5 million. Alongside that, we’ll host an All-Star Basketball Game, featuring the best 24 players from Abuja and its environs on Saturday, November 15th.
“We’re also introducing something completely new to Nigeria a Basketball Skills Challenge, inspired by the NBA and global sports traditions. We’re proud to be the first brand to bring this kind of experience to Nigerian basketball. This event is all about innovation, excitement, and celebrating talent,” he said.
In his remarks, the representative of Bullet Energy Drink, Mr. Benedict Okoye, reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to supporting the development of sports and entertainment in Nigeria.
“We are truly delighted to be part of this initiative once again. Bullet has proudly supported basketball for the past 10 years, and it’s been an incredible journey watching the sport grow rapidly across the country,” Okoye said.
He noted that adding dance to the event was a strategic move to expand the impact of the brand’s engagement with youth and creativity.
“Dance is a universal language that everyone enjoys and connects with. We want to explore new horizons and creatively blend the beverage industry with dance and sports, not just in Nigeria but as a model that can inspire similar collaborations globally.
“Moving forward, we’re confident that this initiative will be a success and when it does, we’ll do even more. Our goal is to continue supporting Nigeria’s entertainment and creative community — whether through sports, dance, music, or other cultural expressions.
“We’re proud to play our part in creating opportunities and providing platforms that keep entertainment alive and thriving in Nigeria,” he added.
This year’s edition promises to be a celebration of talent, creativity, and youthful energy, reaffirming Bullet Energy Drink’s place as a leading supporter of grassroots sports and entertainment development in Nigeria.
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