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Why We’re Using Gymnastics to Lure Children into Sports-Asuquo

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6 years ago

June 17, 2019

The Gleamer

Why We’re Using Gymnastics to Lure Children into Sports-Asuquo

…As over 300 Children dazzled at Her Fun Day System Mag and Wag in Abuja”

Joel Ajayi

The founder of TIG Tony International Gymnastics Club, Coach Anthony Asuquo has revealed that initiatives tagged “Her Fun Day System Mag and Wag Gymnastic Tournament” remain an avenue to get more children into sports.

To this end, over 300 less privileged children at the weekend in Abuja got the opportunity to compete in this year edition of the event.

The Gleamer News reported that the children could not hide their excitement at the prospect of rubbing shoulders with their peers, while some of them were provided with a chance of learning the rudiments of the sport and a lot of fun activities.

As expected, the event indeed meets its purposes as children were seeing visibly happy with the event.

The event will feature fun games like Beauty pageant ‘Bouncing Castle’ ‘Blind Folding’ Dancing competition and other Gymnastic programs.

The most fun part of the game is when its turn of a beauty pageant for children who were looking extremely beautiful entertains the crowd to the stupor.

Also, the like of Wazobia FM Guru popularly known as Expensive, Solomon Lange, Styl Plus “Olufumi” Makoyor and host of Artists set the venue ablaze with their excellent display.

Speaking with Journalists the founder of TIG International Gymnastics Club, Coach Asuquo said that “Her Fun Day System Mag and Wag Gymnastic Tournament is initiative to lure both the rich and poor children into sports.

He promised not to relent in his strive toward grooming Nigeria gymnasts that would make the country proud.

According to Federation International Gymnastics (FIG), a certified Coach; Fun Day event is an avenue to expose both the rich and less privileged children to the sports.

“We need more athletes to do sports to enable us to reduce the high rates of molestation, drug trafficking and the rest of the crimes in the society.

“At the same time, we are trying to get them psychologically to the stadium, the structures, the facilities in the stadium because many of them don’t know about the stadium that exists for them to come and do sports and represent their state, national and better their life.”

“We did not limit the event to the rich people children alone, it’s for both rich and poor, we don’t want to bring demarcation between rich and poor.

However, at the end of 2019 her fun day event, many children won a lot of prizes and some souvenir, amongst others.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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