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World Boxing President, Boris Van Der Vorst Set To Visit Nigeria
Joel Ajayi
The World Boxing President, Boris Van Der Vorst is set to visit Nigeria from the 23rd February to 26th February, 2025.
In a statement signes by Nigeria Boxing Federation on Wednesday in Abuja said that, the historic visit is coming on the heels of myriad of challenges facing the game of Boxing in the continent of Africa.
His visit is part of his continuous engagement with key Boxing stakeholders around the world, especially Africa to seek support from Nigeria and other African countries towards moving the game of boxing forward.
President Boris Van Der Vorst, will also meet with the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), as key stakeholders who play pivotal roles in making sure that Nigeria has good representation in boxing globally.
His visit is expected to bring lots attention to the game of Boxing, in the areas of Boxing Gyms development, provision of standard equipment that will enhance training and good performance of Boxing athletes during competitions.
President Boris Van Der Vorst, is scheduled to arrive the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Abuja on the 23rd and will visit local boxing gyms after official welcome ceremony.
He will be meeting with Boxing Federations Presidents from other African Countries on the 24th, followed by a Dinner later in the day.
President Boris Van Der Vorst, will as part of his visit to the country pay courtesy visit on the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), on the 25th February, 2025.
He will depart Nigeria on the 26th February,2025.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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