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Judo
Abuja, Nov. 29, 2016 (NAN) Mohammed Yakubu, a judo gold medalist at the 2016 National Youth Games (NYG), on Wednesday expressed his desire win maiden edition of the Japan Ambassadors Judo Cup Championship.
Yakubu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that he had prepared very well to win the cup.
“With my experience in the NYG and from what I have learned from my coach, I know I will excel.
“My strength is from God and I know He will crown my efforts by making me to win the cup,’’ he said.
Yukubu, who is fighting in the 46kg category said that it was his hope to represent Nigeria some day in the Olympics.
NAN reports that Yukubu, who is represents the Almajiri Judo Club won three straight fights at the championship.
The championship featured participants drawn from 18 states and four clubs.
NAN also reports that the championship featured judokas drawn from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and the Para-military organs.
NAN reports that the Japan Ambassador Judo Cup Championship which opened on Monday would end on Thursday.(NAN)
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Edited by Ese E. Ekama