Abia clinched the first positions in the female and male categories of the national Under-12 and 15 Handball Championship held in Umuahia under the auspices of the Handball Federation of Nigeria and Abia State’s government.
Speaking at the competition, tagged ‘ABIA 2025’, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Cyril Nwaigwe , said Abia State was appreciative of the fact that sporting activity has indeed fostered, peace, Love and unity amongst Nigerians.
He expressed delight over the success of the tournament which is sponsored by Governor Alex Otti-led government and the trophies won by Team Abia and congratulated the athletes on achieving the feat.
He noted that the victory by Team Abia shows that the huge financial investments made by Governor Alex Otti was not in vain.
Also speaking the Secretary General of the handball Federation of Nigeria, Monica O, and the South East Representative of Handball Federation, Sir Onyii Wamah appreciated the fact that handball has come alive again in Abia state, adding that before now, Abia state was known for its talents in the game of handball.
Abia State Director of Sports, Comrade Obioma George. described the championship as “perfect, well organised, everything went accordingly.
“You can see that there is much improvement in what we are doing in the state and the Handball Federation body is happy, you can see smiles on their faces,” he said in his speech during the closing ceremony. “I will continue to thank the government of Abia, led by Dr. Alex Chioma Otti and our amiable Commissioner for Sports Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba for a work well done.”
According to him, hard work and commitment gave Abia wining, adding that emerging winners and getting first position in male and female Under 15 championship is first of its kind in Abia state.
He said it is now true that beyond the sky is going to be the limit of Abia state in sports development.
Reacting to their victory, Orji Mercy Chioma , expressed thanksgiving to God for helping them to win the tournament adding that they were also able to come this through the consistent training and encouragement from their coach.
The competition which had 20 states in attendance saw Team Sokoto winning the Under 12 Male Championship and Team Benue lifting the Under 12 Female Championship among other categories of prizes.
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