By Martin Odiete, Abuja
Member representing the South South region in the board of the Nigeria Archery Federation, Ambassador Augustine Chigbolu has stated that the ongoing Archery Championship in Abuja will provide a good platform to prepare their Athletes for International Championships.
The National Men and Women Archery Championship holding at the Package ‘B’ of the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola National Stadium Abuja.
The event is being put together by the Nigeria Archery Federation and the athletes are drawn from states such as Lagos, Ogun, Kwara, Kogi, Benue and Imo state, with the Armed Forces, Police and the para-military also also in attendance.
Ambassador Chigbolu expressed happiness that the Federation was able to finally come up with the Championship after suffering so much delays due to so many reasons particularly the long lockdown orchestrated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
He assured that the Federation is committed to organizing more championships in the future noting that it is through regular Championships that Nigerian Archers can be in competition mood and also help them adequately prepare for major championships.
He stated further that the Federation under the leadership of Baba Abdulahi has lined up several championships in America, Europe, Asia and other several of the world including Africa.
The board member also revealed that the championship would also help the Federation select players for the National team which he maintained would basically be based on the overall performance of each athlete.
The championship commenced on Wednesday with seminar/workshop and it is expected to end on Saturday 6th March, 2021. Winners would receive medals and trophies.
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