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Championship
By Kemi AJayi
Lagos, Nov. 22, 2016 (NAN) The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) has said that 14 teams has so far registered for the Korean Ambassador Taekwondo Championship holding from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10 in Lagos.
A statement by NTF President, George Ashiru, said on Tuesday in Lagos that the teams were Team Kebbi, Team Dynamic, Team Ogun, Team Uniben, Team Delateur, Team Rivers, Team Comprehensive and Team Edo.
Others are Team Golden Knights, Team FCT, Team Ebonyi, Team FCT, Team NSCDC and Team Body Dynamics.
According to the statement, eight teams have also confirm their participation in the championship namely, Team Kano, Team Lagos, Team Nassarawa, Team Police, Team FUTA, Team Niger, Team Ghana and Team Mali.
It said that no fewer than 300 athletes are expected to participate in the event, adding that there will be free accommodation for the first 150 athletes to register.
The statement said that the competition would feature two Daedo Electronic Courts with head and body guards on octagonal mats.
“We expect all teams to bring their electronic sensor socks and other protective wears for the tournament.
“All athletes are advised to have medical insurance which is available at minimal costs through the NTF.
“Registration for the championships will end on Nov. 30,’’ it quoted Ashiru as saying.
The statement added that the Minister for Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, would be the special guest of honour.
It said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Muhammad Wushishi will be the fathers of the day.
It added that the Korean Ambassador would be giving out Kukkiwon awards to these outstanding national heroes and former officials of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation in its 30-year-history. (NAN)
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(Edited by Peter Ejiofor)