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MFN President Lauds Kickboxing/Karate Championship
The just concluded second edition of the Rivers State Kickboxing/Karate Championship, has continued to receive commendations, the latest one came from Mauythai Federation of Nigeria (MFN).
President of MFN, Comrade Paul Egonu, said he was impressed with the way and manner the championship was organised.
Comrade Egonu made the commendation yesterday in an exclusive interview with Tidesports, in Port Harcourt, saying the championship has actually kept youths busy and out of social vices.
“Honestly, I am so impressed with the way and manner the competition was organised. It has actually kept youths busy and out of streets who would have caused problems, that I know.
If other associations can organise this type of competition, then the state would have abundant talents in all sports,” Comrade Egonu said.
He used the forum to also commend the sponsors of the championship, Plant Ngeria.
“I really commend Plant Nigeria for the sponsorship. This is exactly what we are looking for.
I appeal to other multi- national companies to emulate the sponsors of this tournament,” he stated.
In another development the MFN President, Comrade Egonu, reiterated that he would develop Muathythai in Nigeria.
By: Tonye Orabere