Sport

Ogun Urges Parents to Nurture Talented Children

By Web News 409

By Olusegun Folarin 

Towards ensuring the growth and development of budding talents in their formative years, Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to sports development, especially for the youth in the state.

Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, made this known at the 2nd Edition of the Prince Dapo Abiodun Closed Table Tennis Championship for secondary schools in Ogun State, at Ijeja Stadium, Abeokuta.

Mr. Talabi, who noted that the game of Table Tennis promotes mental alertness, smartness and improving reflexes, encouraged parents of talented children in secondary schools to nurture and support their wards with the right incentives, to help them to stardom.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka had appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun for the various initiatives in the sector which he noted would ultimately reposition sports and sporting activities in the State.

Mr Isiaka pointed out that school sports would continue to play a pivotal role in the nurturing of genuine budding talents, thereby curbing social vices in secondary schools, advising participants not to relent, but strive harder on their way to the global stage.

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Sport

GSM Tennis Championship Ends In Grand Style

By Web News 767

Ismail Adewale has emerged winner in the men’s single of the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship which came to an end on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Adewale outplayed Samson Adesina by two to one set, (10-7) in the keenly contested final.
In the Ladies’ single Category, Sarah Adegoke, with her wealth of experience, dismissed Abiodun Oyegoke 6-0, 6-0 to clinch the only trophy meant for the category and a fifty thousand naira cash prize.
In the Junior boys’ category, Ganiyu Mubarak defeated Michael Akinmusire by two sets in the final, while Imole Afolabi equally won the final of the girls’ category by two sets.
In the Veteran Doubles, the duo of Akin Orebiyi and Taju Kasali showcased their tennis skills in the final to go home with the star prize.
Speaking with newsmen, the organizer of the competition, who is also the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on sports development, Mr Tobi Oyewumi, stated that talents discovered at the championship would be exposed to regular competitions.
One hundred and twelve players participated in the three day event.


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