Nigeria depart for World Club Gymnastics Championship

Nigeria depart for World Club Gymnastics Championship

Hassan Abdulsalam 08:51 - 01.07.2023

The gymnasts are Francisca Okpanku, Chinelle Okpanku, Shemilore Adeoye, Marononi Angela, Mmesoma Okafor, Chimamanda Okafor, Adela Adedeji and Anana Adedeji.

Eight gymnasts from Nigeria are anticipated to compete in the World Club Gymnastics Championship scheduled for Malta this month.

This was revealed in Abuja by Tony Asuquo, the trainer and owner of Tony International Gymnastics (TIG) Club.

He asserted that this would enable judges to assess the gymnasts' level of training.

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He said further that it will be a good chance for the children, and it will aid in evaluating the gymnasts' level of training and the areas where we need to make improvements.

He said, “The gymnasts, who are members of the club and are between the ages of six and 11, are expected to feature in artistic gymnastics at the event beginning from July 6 to 18.

“The tournament will expose the kids to better opportunities as well as allow them to compete against talents from various countries. This will be a good opportunity for the kids, and it will help us as coaches assess the level of training the gymnasts have had and areas where we need to improve.

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“We have had a series of training sessions to prepare the kids for the event, and I am hopeful that we will come back home with medals. Our visas are ready. We will be traveling with eight gymnasts, two coaches, and six parents.

The gymnasts are Francisca Okpanku, Chinelle Okpanku, Shemilore Adeoye, Marononi Angela, Mmesoma Okafor, Chimamanda Okafor, Adela Adedeji and Anana Adedeji.

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