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Badminton
By Dorcas Jonah
Abuja, Sept. 27, 2016 (NAN) The Association of Badminton Clubs in Nigeria (ABCIN) says it will hold an All Nigeria Badminton Clubs Championship in Katsina next month.
The association’s Technical Director, Mohammed Bako, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that the event was slated for Oct. 4 to Oct. 8.
He said that Golden Stars Badminton Club of Katisna would host the 50 clubs expected to participate in the championships.
Bako said that so far, 25 clubs have registered for the championships, adding that more were still been expected.
“Our expectation is that 50 clubs will participate in the championships but so far, 25 have registered,’’ he said.
Bako said that the competition would offer players the opportunity to showcase their talents and boost their career.
He said the association came into existence due to lack of activities for players to showcase their talent.
“What is happening is that the veterans in Nigeria are the ones enjoying badmintons because they organise tournaments for themselves while the active are busy sleeping.
“The federation has not held any event in the past one year and this is a big set back to our players,’’ the technical director said.
Bako said that the veterans formed the association to bring together all the badminton clubs in Nigeria and ensure adequate competitions to keep the players in good shape.
“The non-participation of the Nigeria badminton national teams in both local and international competitions has continued to bring the countries ranking down.
Bako said that the championships would revive the game and compliment the efforts of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria in promoting the sport. (NAN)
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(Edited and Controlled by Peter Ejiofor)