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EMOTAN COLLEGE AND IYOGOGBA GRAMMAR SCHOOLS WIN FIRST EHIBAM SCHOOLS RUGBY TOURNAMENT
Emotan College, Benin has beaten their arc city rivals and host, Idia College by 10 to 5 points in a crunchy encounter to win the girls category of the first Ehibam School’s Rugby Tournament and carted away the gold medals and the giant floating trophy.
New entrant Iyokogba Grammar Schools, surprised everyone when they defeated hard fighting Ihogbe College by 20 to 10 points in the battle of the titans to win the boys category of the championship.
Meanwhile, Miss Becky Odiri Smart popularly known as “Crayfish” of Idia College and Master Arebamhen Cornelius nicknamed “Pensioneer” of Iyokogba Grammar School were adjudges the Most Valuable Players for the girls and boys respectively and were rewarded with a beautifully customized miniature trophy.
The colourful event which was full of entertaining display of beautiful running and crunchy tackles rugby was a cynosure of all eyes in and around the School vicinity especially with the melodious sounds from the DJ Stumps!
According to Ehibam Griefshere Foundation the sponsors of the championship was launched last year in Edo State.
According to the founder of the Foundation Pastor Dupe Irele, “The Ehibam Griefshare Foundation was set up three years ago in memory of my beloved son Ehisieme Osarieme Ehi Alonge who passed on at a tender age of 35years in England on his way to work. He was a diehard Rugby player and Coach especially for his local Rugby Team and the kids of his neighborhood!”
Said Pastor Dupe who could not be physically present at the event due to the fact that the Foundation is also organising another celebration in Lagos on the same weekend to mark his 40th posthumous birthday, but was ably represented by Dr Sunny Amafua who is also a diehard grassroot sports mobilizer reiterated the fact that the Foundation which is involved in assisting grieving family overcome their trying time has decided to give back to society through Ehi’s love – “Rugby” and in his home town of Edo State.
The Foundation used the opportunity to specially and formally congratulate our Edo State Girls Rugby team who did us proud by winning the Gold Medal at the recently concluded National Youth Games at Ilorin which Ehibam Griefshare Foundation graciously played its modest role by donating two giant trophies for the most disciplined teams in Rugby for both the male and female categories.
Meanwhile Imaguero College defeated St Mariah Gorroti Secondary School by 5points to nil to win the third place and the bronze medals in the girls category, whilst Edo Boys defeated Asoro Grammar School by 20 points to nil to win the boys third place match and the bronze medals.
The Edo State Sports Commission through the Rugby Association thanks the Ehibam Griefshare Foundation for helping in the development of Sports and Rugby in particular with Edo State being the pioneer for this championship sponsorship.
Boys
1. Edo Boys High School, 2. Asoro Grammer School, 3. Iyokogba Grammar School, and 4. Iyogbe College
Girls
1. Emotan College, 2. Idia College, 3. Imaguero College and 4. St Mariah Goretti Secondary
Said he, “The standard of play was very high especially as the students tried to impress their Coaches for future selection into the State Rugby Team for the next National Youth Games and possibly for the forthcoming 20th National Sports Festival which Edo State as host has graciously included Rugby as an optional sports after ten good years of it’s absence from the sporting fiesta!”
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Teenager Inkosi Brou captures Nigeria’s first medal at International Fencing Championship
Nigeria made a remarkable entry into the global fencing scene-at the weekend with an impressive performance by 16-year-old Inkosi
Brou.
Inkosi secured Nigeria’s first-ever medal in the Sabre category at the
World Tournoi Satellite Cup in Iceland.
Competing against some of the world’s elite fencers at the Viking Cup
2024, a Senior World Cup Satellite Sabre Tournament, the world’s No. 67
ranked fencer, Inkosi, clinched a silver medal after a hard-fought 9-15
match against Iceland’s Andre Mateev.
As the No. 5 seed, Inkosi began his campaign in the Round of 16,
defeating Germany’s Magnus De Witt 15-9. He continued his winning streak
in the quarter-finals with a close 15-13 victory over Spain’s Oriol
Farre.
In the semifinals, Inkosi faced his biggest hurdle when he faced
No. 1 seed, Cristoher Cortez of Ecuador in a tactical and intense match,
ultimately advancing to the final with a 15-14 win.
Inkosi, the grandson of the late Dora Akinyuli, former NAFDAC Director
General, expressed his excitement and inspiration from his performance,
which fuels his ambition for a spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic
Games.
“Starting the fencing season with a silver medal at one of my first
senior FIE competitions is a great achievement.
“I am proud to represent Nigeria at this elite competition and continue my quest for a spot at LA 2028. I’d like to thank Akhi Spencer-El, Daryl Homer, Alex Fotiyev, and Tom Seitz for their support during the off-season,” Inkosi said.
Adeyinka Samuel, President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF),
praised Inkosi’s efforts and highlighted the significance of this
achievement for Nigerian fencing.
“We are thrilled with the progress in the sport as it aligns with our prediction to medal at the LA 2028 Olympics Games. Inkosi’s success motivates us to work harder towards having a Nigerian team well-represented at the 2028 Olympic Games.
“This first medal in an FIE event is truly inspiring, and we hope Inkosi
continues to gain experience and recognition globally,” Samuel stated.
A Ferrari Testarossa sports car stolen from Austrian Formula One driver Gerhard Berger during the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix weekend has been recovered by London police almost 29 years later.
The Metropolitan Police said on Monday the red F512M, worth some 350,000 pounds ($444,325.00), was tracked down in four days after Ferrari reported it was the one being sold through a British broker to a U.S. buyer.
Police enquiries found it was shipped to Japan shortly after being stolen from the Italian city of Imola and then arrived in Britain in late 2023.
The Organised Vehicle Crime Unit said enquiries were ongoing and no arrests had been made.
A second silver Ferrari F355 that belonged to Berger’s French former team mate Jean Alesi, which was stolen on the same weekend in the Italian city, remains missing.
Alesi finished second in the race won by Williams’ Damon Hill with Berger third, in the Ferrari drivers’ final season at the Italian team before the arrival of Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine.
Berger had caught the thief in the act of stealing his car but after jumping clear and then giving chase in a friend’s Volkswagen Golf, according to a news report at the time, was unable to prevent it from getting away.
-Reuters
The resounding success of the 2nd edition of the National Para Games culminated in an exhilarating and grand closing ceremony at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The week-long celebration of talent, resilience, and sportsmanship concluded on December 14th, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of para sports in Nigeria.
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, lauded the remarkable display of talent and dexterity exhibited by the para athletes throughout the Games. Expressing his delight, he commended the spirit of competition and the dedication of all participants.
“The National Para Games have once again showcased the incredible abilities and unwavering spirit of our para athletes,” Senator Enoh said. “The level of talent and determination displayed by these athletes is truly inspiring. They embody the essence of sportsmanship and perseverance.”
“Through sports, we celebrate unity, resilience, and determination. The National Para Games have proven to be a platform that not only showcases exceptional talent but also fosters inclusivity and breaks barriers.”
From December 8th to 14th, the stadium played host to representatives from all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The atmosphere was charged with excitement as athletes showcased their skills, determination, and unwavering spirit, captivating audiences and leaving spectators in awe.
Bayelsa State emerged as the champions of the Games, winning 30 gold, 24 silver and 20 bronze medals. Abia, Kano Lagos, and Oyo states completed the top five in that order. Their athletes’ dedication and outstanding performances solidified their position at the pinnacle of para sports excellence.
The closing ceremony was a spectacle of pomp and pageantry, featuring captivating performances, cultural displays, and heartfelt tributes to the athletes who epitomized perseverance and triumph over adversity.
As the curtains drew to a close on this momentous occasion, the legacy of the National Para Games continues to inspire a new era of inclusivity, empowerment, and recognition for para athletes across Nigeria.
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