International Continental Cup: 13 Gymnasts To Represent Nigeria
Nigeria’s first International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Certified Coach, Anthony Asuquo, said 13 gymnasts will represent Nigeria at the International Continental Cup 2024 (Artistic Gymnastics) in Anadia, Portugal.
The International Continental Cup 2024 (Artistic Gymnastics) is scheduled for November 8th – 10th, 2024 in Portugal, with 11 female and two (2) male gymnasts representing Nigeria.
In an interview on Monday in Abuja, Asuquo said all arrangements and documentation have been concluded by the relevant government agencies for the competition. Asuquo, who is also the coach of Tony International Gymnastics Club (TIG) in Abuja, said gymnasts would depart Nigeria on November 6th for the competition.
“We are going with 13 gymnasts for the qualification and the gymnasts representing the country are between the ages of six to 19 years,” he said.
“Our gymnasts have undergone rigorous training and are fully prepared for the tournament. We will depart the country on Wednesday, Nov. 6 to participate in the competition.’’
Representatives in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) include; Angela Marinoni (category D), Chenille Okpanku (category C),David Dida (category D),Fransica Okpanku ( category E),Desire Enahoro-Agbi (category E).
Others are; Brianna Eze-Primacy (category E), Aurelia Ehiogu (category C), Kaka Shaba(category E), Igonga Shaba(category E), Chukwumnadigide Oguegbulu (category E) and Enamhe Hillary (category E).
In the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), Nigeria will be represented by Brian Eze-Primacy (category E) and Samuel Abdulrahmon (category D).
Asuquo said the coaching crew would be led by himself and Joshua Aliyu, while Ogbonnya Obasi and Nyebuchi Shaba will serve as their chaperone. He assured that the young gymnasts will make Nigeria proud by winning medals at the competition.
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