Rivers State topped the medals table at the maiden MOB National Taekwondo and Team Championship, while Senate Leader of the National Assembly, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, announced that the competition will become an annual event.
Bamidele, who sponsored the tournament, made the announcement at the conclusion of the two-day championship at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, on Saturday, where athletes from different states, clubs and schools competed for honours.
“I am very elated to see youths competing in a very good atmosphere and I want to first confirm that this will not be a one-off event, rather, it will be annual.
“This competition will go round the geopolitical zones in the country, but the second edition will still be in Lagos. It will take place at Teslim Balogun Stadium,” Bamidele said.
The former Lagos Commissioner for Youth and Sports also announced a surprise reward for all participants
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