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College of Education Mosogar hosts training session code-named Project 2022 for netball teachers
The “Project 2027” two-day training tour of the Niger Delta area landed in the town of Mosogar in Delta State at the indoor sports hall of Delta State College of Education Mosogar (COEM)
It ran on14 and15 July. The high point was the training of 41 Physical Education teachers as well as College of Education lecturers.
The instructors were Netball Africa certified coaches. Among the 41 new netball coaches were seven staff of COEM who are Lecturers or Sport coaches at the Physical and Health Department of the College.
The Director of Works of COEM, Anthony Okakuro
was ubiquitous before and during the training event and he ensured that the indoor sport hall of COEM and other very important support were made available to the organizers (CSED Initiative) and the attendees.
The Director of Sports of COEM, Glory Orugbo was among the seven staff of the College that participated at this free training clinic that is aimed at teaching Physical and Health Education teachers the basic skills (theory and practical) of netball.
The essence is to see them imparting the knowledge gained into their students.
Glory Orugbo said that the College would be keen to partner with CSED Initiative in organizing future training programme that is geared toward developing the capacity of Physical and Health Education teachers and grassroots coaches in the area and in Delta State.
Glory Orugbo was full of praises for the way the event organizers handled the two-day event.
The event was attended by teachers from 17 government secondary schools and two government primary schools. As well as Physical and Health Education teachers from nine private secondary schools and one private primary school.
Additional two teachers from the office of the Chief Inspector of Education (C.I.E.) also attended.
CSED Initiative has also conferred the title of volunteer CSED Liaison Officer on Pastor Evelyn Ofoghoro, the Organising Secretary of the Delta State Sports Commission Oghara for her wonderful contribution in supporting and mobilizing of the attendees for this training event.
Dr Emoghene Obodo Blessing a participant from COEM said netball is a sport she would want to introduce into the area of specialization of future graduates of the Physical and Health Department of COEM.
The Chief Inspector of Education of Ethiope West LGA, Mrs Oghajafor Ochuko Patricia in her message through her representative, Okotie Igho Precious was full of praises for CSED Initiative and the Physical and Heath Department COEM for organizing this event.
She promised that her office will endeavour to monitor the
progress in the use of the equipment donated by CSED.
Apart from providing the 41 attendees with certificates, 35 of them were provided with free netball starter pack (netball balls, netball rims, finger-held whistles, two sets of netball training bibs and free green ceremonial T-shirts), as the shortfall in the equipment provided will be addressed within a period of two weeks.
Though netball is almost an unknown sport in Nigeria, this particular training event was oversubscribed, as could be seen in the number of attendees.
Till date, 62 Physical and Health Education teachers have been trained, out of the 300 that CSED Initiative intends to train in 2022.
The primary target of “Project 2027” is to train and equip one thousand 200 Physical and Health Education teachers and community youths that will bring netball to the attention of one million Nigerian students before the end of 2027.
Netball is the only sport in the world that is specifically designed for girls and women. The girl-child in Nigeria
should be supported and allowed to play this sport in a safe environment.
Other Sports
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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