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Insight Talent Heights Academy Dominate Maiden Lagos Secondary Schools Ludo Championship
The maiden Lagos State Secondary Schools Ludo championship came to a successful end during the week at the Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos with Insight Talent Heights Academy winning the 1st and second positions.
The championship with the theme, ‘Empowering Tomorrow Leaders’ and put together by TRS Sports Academy in partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission, saw the students test themselves in the knowledge of the game of the dice , at the end of proceedings, Okunyemi Irenitemi and her compatriot Ogunade Timilehin of Insight Talent Heights Academy, Lagos Island took the first and second positions while Israel Osahor from Inter Guide Academy, Ikeja came third.
Director, School Sports Directorate, Lagos State Sports Commission,
Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, thanked the organisers for bringing the game of Ludo back in an organised way noting that the game is part of the way of making children have healthy competitions among themselves even as she stated that the Lagos State Government is always willing to develop all sports in the state
She commended all the participating schools for their discipline throughout the duration of the championship and admonished them to be obedient and good ambassadors of their schools.
In his goodwill message to the students, member of Board of Directors TRS Sports Academy, Tunde Oloyede Sobowale, charged the students to compete fairly and in friendship, urging both the winners and the losers to see it as a competition where one person must emerge the champion.
He appealed for government and more corporate support for the noble initiative.
General Manager TRS Sports Academy, Babatunde Amosun explained that they wanted to do something unique that will attract the interest of students.
According to him, experience has shown that other Indoor games have been given much attention and so they looked for a sports that both parents and children can play together at home which made them come up with the idea of playing ludo in a conducive environment.
Amosun noted that apart from the organisers planning to make it an annual event they are also looking at the possibility of a national competition that will bring together schools from various states of the Federation.
“In organising this competition, we took cognisance of the fact that all other indoor sports have been played one way or the other in our homes and this prompted us to have a unique game which is judo
” As you can see, we are using the tournament to empower the children educationally because all the prize monies will be used to pay for their school fees”, he stressed.
Commercial Manager of Razzle Drinks, Kingsley Udolisa, one of the co- sponsors of the championship explained that they partnered with the organisers because of the immense benefit children will get playing Ludo in a competitive environment.
In their separate remarks, winners of the tournament gave kudos to the organisers and their school management for giving them the opportunity to be part of the competition.
Winner of the championship got N 1 million scholarship award, while the 1st and 2nd runners-up got N750,000 and N500,000 scholarship award alongside trophies, gift items and certificates.
Other students that took part in the competition also got certificate and various gift items and exercise books
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is deeply saddened by the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, who pass on at the age of 61.
Rufai was not just a national treasure but a global ambassador of Nigerian football. His fearless goalkeeping, unmatched charisma, and commitment to the green and white made him a symbol of pride and resilience for millions of Nigerians.
Reacting to the news of his passing, chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, expressed deep sorrow:
“This is a deeply painful loss. Peter Rufai was not just a national hero, he was a rare soul whose humility, strength, and passion inspired all of us. His legacy lives on between the sticks and far beyond. Dodo Mayana gave us memories we will cherish forever. Nigeria mourns, but heaven welcomes a legend.”
Director General of the NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, also paid tribute:
“Peter Rufai was a symbol of excellence and leadership in Nigerian sports. His commitment to the game, both on and off the field, was second to none. As we mourn this painful loss, we also celebrate a life that gave so much to Nigerian football. Rest well, legend—you will remain forever in our hearts.”
A stalwart of the golden era of Nigerian football, Rufai played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON triumph and represented the nation at two FIFA World Cup tournaments in 1994 and 1998, helping the Super Eagles reach the Round of 16 in both editions.
At the club level, he had an illustrious career across Europe, representing top teams in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain—most notably Deportivo de La Coruña and Hércules CF.
Beyond his heroics on the pitch, Peter Rufai was a mentor and a beacon of inspiration to younger generations. After retirement, he dedicated his life to discovering and nurturing budding football talents, remaining a pillar of support and guidance in the football community.
The NSC extends heartfelt condolences to the Rufai family, the Nigerian football fraternity, and all those whose lives were touched by the great Dodo Mayana.
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation has successfully hosted WT Level 2 (Higest Taekwondo Coaching Cadre Course) with about 40 taekwondo coaches drawn from different states and institutions across Nigeria.
The World Taekwondo designated Tarik Benradi from Morocco as the Course Resource person. Tarik Benradi doubles as the Chairman African Taekwondo Union Referees Department.
The course was declared open by the Chairman National Sports Commission Shehu Dikko. He was accompanied by senior officers of the NSC like the Director FEAD and many aides.
President Nigeria Taekwondo federation, Tayo Popoola was grateful for the rich support of the National Sports Commission.
The course covered core Taekwondo Coaching areas like Team Management, Athletes Psychology, Drug Education, Coaches Technical Knowledge of taekwondo contest rules etc. Physical, theoretical and visual means were employed to pass down instructions during the course.
All participants took an examination at the end of the course.
The Closing Ceremony was witnessed by the President NOC Engnr Habu Gumel.
Gumel promised to support the NTF if the next of such course could be hosted by Nigeria.
Nigeria will be hosting 2 World Taekwondo tournaments in August and September this year. Which are signs that Nigeria is gradually coming back to the taekwondo world map
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has congratulated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, on his election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council.
In a statement signed by NVBF President, Engineer Musa Nimrod, the Federation expressed confidence that CGC Adeniyi will bring innovation and transformation to the WCO.
Nimrod noted that Adeniyi has significantly improved the fortunes of Nigeria Customs in a short time, adding that the global community will soon feel his positive impact.
He also highlighted Adeniyi’s strong support for sports, particularly volleyball, through consistent sponsorships.
“The entire board of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation congratulates you on your election as Chairperson of the WCO Council,” the statement read.
“In just two years as CGC, you have not only boosted revenue collection and surpassed budgetary targets, but have also made substantial investments in volleyball.
“Under your leadership, the Nigeria Customs Service sponsored the 2024 Volleyball League and hosted the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship, widely acclaimed as the best edition to date.
“We are confident you will exceed expectations at the WCO Council.”
CGC Adeniyi will officially assume leadership of the WCO Council on July 1, 2025, succeeding Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service.
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Francis
July 18, 2024 at 9:32 am
Kudos to the champions