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The winners in both categories went home with a trophy and N500, 000; first runners-up pocketed N300,000 while second runners-up went home with N200,000.
Oyo and Delta states are the winners in the men's and women's of the 2023 BetKing 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball National Championship, which was played at the outdoor sports hall of the Alake Sports Center in Abeokuta, Ogun state
In the men's category, Oyo State defeated Lagos state 10-1 to win the trophy, while Delta state defeated Oyo state 3-2 to take home the trophy in the women's division.
Osun state came down from three points to beat Abuja 7-5 to seal third position in the men's category while Imo state pummeled Kwara state 5-1 to settle for third position in the women's category.
The Championship will prepare the players for the African Para Games - Jhonson
The President of Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria, Seyi Johnson said The competition gave the competitors a chance to compete for the chance to represent Nigeria in the African Para Games in Ghana in September.
He claimed that the current board is working nonstop to ensure that Nigeria reclaims its proper place in Africa.
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He said, "The current board plans to leave a legacy in Wheelchair Basketball; the journey has been tedious but we are optimistic of making a mark. We are ready to organise various championships across the country. Wheelchair Basketball will make Nigeria proud and will be a thing of joy as well as pride to sports in this country.
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Wheelchair basketball championship is crucial for the players
The National Championship, which will take place in Ogun State capital, Abeokuta Sports Stadium, from June 22 through June 25, 2023, will also be used to choose competitors for the African Para Games in Ghana this year.
"Impossibility is not in my dictionary and I got the philosophy from my boss, Hon Bukola Olopade. He told me when people say there is no way, I should create a part and I think I am creating a way in Wheelchair Basketball."
He said, "Ahead of the African Para Games in Ghana, the national coaches are on ground to monitor the players and sports talents. After two weeks of rest, the players will resume camp because our dream is to attend the Para Games and qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. We have identified our weak links and want to work on them before the African Para Games.
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Meanwhile, winners in both categories went home with a trophy and N500, 000; first runners-up pocketed N300,000 while second runners-up went home with N200,000.
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