Sports
Stakeholder Lists Gains Of Boxing Show
An Olympian Joe
Mensah, has said that the “Weekend Boxing Show” has helped in the discovery and development of boxers.
In an interview with newsmen, Mensah, a stakeholder in boxing, noted that the show received a boost with no fewer than 20 amateur boxers participating.
“The show is a good platform for young boxers to showcase their talents; it will help them to develop their skills and prepare them for future challenges in boxing.
“I am happy for our young stars; and I just demand for more support from the communities, societies including the youth department of our local government.
“As well as other youth group, they need to come out and support and encourage our young stars to become professional boxers
“We are appealing to the governments, boxing stakeholders and sports-loving individuals, to support the programme so that it can be sustained,’’ Mensah said.
The latest edition was the 53rd in the series of the show which is always held at the Mobolaji Sports Centre, Yaba, Lagos.
The competition is sponsored by Olawale Edun, the Chairman, Lagos State Boxing Hall of Fame and it is coordinated by Mensah.
During the show, Jelili Popoola of the Nigeria Police defeated Samuel Ogedengbe of Nigerian Army in the 75-kilogramme category.
Sahid Lawal of Ola Akins Boxing Club defeated Patrick Ijomoney from the Star Boxing Club in the 69-kilogramme category while Samson Taiwo from Golden boxing club won in the 52- kilogramme category.
Wahab Adeniji from Azidiq Nursery and Primary School, Ketu, defeated Hassan Omobolji from Brighter Day Nursery and Primary School, Ajegunle in the 26-kilogramme category.
Taofeek Fawaz from Amudalat Secondary School defeated Omotajo Yusuf from Ojora Junior High School, Ijora in the 38-kilogramme category.
Salau Nurudeen from the Lagelu Boxing Club was, however, disqualified for an alleged misconduct and improper dressing.
In the female side, Toyin Adejumobi from Smart Boxing Club defeated Adeyinka Saraphina from Brithess Boxing Club in the 69-kilogramme category.
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Umuahia Hosts Africa Para- Badminton Championship
The championship will run from today to October 12 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. On the ground for the championship are athletes from Brazil, Peru, Egypt, Cameroon, Tunisia, Nigeria, Mauritius and Rwanda. They arrived on Sunday.
Some of the other countries were expected in the Abia State capital yesterday. Speaking on the championship, yesterday, Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwobilor Ananaba, said the chief host, Governor Alex Otti, has mobilised facilities and the personnel to ensure a successful event.
Speaking through the Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Raymond Chima Ukwa, said: “We have the best mats, playing mats, especially the wheelchair playing mats, which is the first of its kind in West Africa.
“If you go around, you’ll see the hall and the preparation that has been made to ensure that people have an equitable world-class playing field.” Thrilled by Governor Otti’s support for the competition, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) President, Francis Orbih, said that, besides making all the necessary arrangements that will ensure a successful hosting of the events, “we will have a Para-Badminton workshop for coaches and players.
“Nigeria is doing well, Abia is doing well, and we want to do better to improve on where we are, which is why all these have been put together by Governor Otti.”
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FIFA U20: Flying Eagles Narrowly Loss to Norway
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup with a narrow 1–0 loss to Norway on Monday, despite creating several opportunities to level the game.
Norway took the lead in the 9th minute after being awarded a controversial penalty. The Flying Eagles pressed for an equaliser but were denied two penalty claims in the second half.
Kparobo Arierhi came close in the 47th minute when his shot drifted wide with the goalkeeper beaten, while Tahir Maigana struck the upright in the 63rd minute.
Nasiru Salihu’s rising effort in the 71st minute also went narrowly over the bar, drawing gasps from the crowd.
Seven minutes from time, Maigana again tested Norway with a long-range strike that went just wide as Nigeria continued to pile on the pressure.
Despite their dominance, the Flying Eagles could not find the breakthrough and now turn their attention to Thursday’s clash against Saudi Arabia in their second group match.
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