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Johnson disclosed this at the wheelchair basketball championship final held over the weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
The first-ever Wheelchair Basketball National League is scheduled to be staged in Nigeria next year, according to Seyi Johnson, president of the nation's wheelchair basketball association.
Johnson disclosed this at the wheelchair basketball championship final held over the weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
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According to Johnson, some commercial companies have expressed interest in the league and provided funding to ensure a successful launch.
He claimed that the league will give the athletes the opportunity to practice and get ready for international events.
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17:17 - 20.06.2023
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.
He said, “Next year, we are announcing to the world the first-ever Wheelchair basketball National League. We’ve gotten the money already, we just need enough planning to make it a success.”
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Johnson revealed that the just completed Betking 33 championship in Abeokuta was held to identify young, bright athletes who would be invited to camp before to the All Africa Games in Ghana.
“These guys have been away from activities, and most of them have gone back to street begging, so immediately we came to office, we activated the series of competitions for them.
“Without these players, there’s no federation. That is why their welfare will be our number one priority.
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“We are using this competition to spot new players that will be invited to the national camp ahead of the All Africa Games in Ghana in September.”
Oyo, Delta win 3x3 WheelChair Basketball National Championship
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.
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21:06 - 24.06.2023
Oyo, Delta win 3x3 WheelChair Basketball National Championship
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.
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.
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