NAN-S-1
Para-badminton
By Kemi Ajayi
Lagos, Nov. 9, 2016 (2016) Dixon Dada, winner of the 2015 National Para-badminton Championship on Wednesday expressed his readiness to retain the title.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 3rd edition tagged Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu Championship would hold from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 in Umuahia, Abia State.
NAN reports that Dada defeated Victor Ozuruba of Imo by 2-1 to win in the Male category.
Dada, who is an athlete from Delta State, told NAN that he had intensified training to ensure a good outing at the event.
“I’m gearing up for the championship; I started preparations very early to retain my title come December. I know it will not be an easy task because other participants will also come prepared,’’ he said.
He, however, appealed to the Delta State Government to support the state athletes participating in the championship.
Meanwhile, Samuel Ekeoma, President of the Nigeria Para-Badminton Federation, told NAN that measures are already in place to ensure a hitch free competition.
Ekeoma commended the Abia State government for supporting the championship and para-sports as a whole in the country. (NAN)
KOA/ENN/IS
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Edited by Edwin Nwachukwu/Ismail Abdulaziz