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Nigerian Legislators Investigate Sports Bodies’ Dissolution
The Nigerian House Committee on Sports has set up a committee to look into petitions by 11 national sports federations on the dissolution of their executive committees before the end of their tenure.
According to a media statement from the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports, the federations are those of aquatics, boxing, cycling, golf, hockey, kick boxing, kung fu, rowing, sailing and yachting, scrabble, shooting and rugby.
The press statement signed by the special adviser to the minister on media, Nkem Anibeze reports that the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon Buka Goni Lawal made it known on Monday that the federations had petitioned the Ministry of Youth and Sports for dissolving their boards before their tenure elapsed.
“These federations wrote a petition stating that their tenure will expire in November and not in May like some other federations.
“We have no personal interest in any sport and we cannot rule or take sides until we have heard from the Ministry and the Nigeria Olympic Committee.
“A motion was moved by one of the members based on petitions and complaints from the listed federations.
“The second petition is on the performance of the 2016 budget. So many projects of 2016 were not implemented,” Hon. Lawal stated.”
In his response, the Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung said it was only fair to be served copies of the petitions before summoning him to appear for defence.
“I have listened to the issues you presented and my response is that it will only be fair for the ministry to have copies of the petitions written against us because if someone is complaining against you, and you don’t even know the complaint against you and you’re invited to respond, you won’t be able to say anything.
“We have not seen and don’t have copies of the petitions and so it will be difficult for us to respond. I will appeal to the chairman to make copies of these petitions available to us to study and give our response accordingly.”
Dalung also appealed to the House to avail the ministry a list of projects identified in 2016 that have not been given adequate attention to enable him to do an in-house verification and inform the House Committee on the performance of these projects.
The House Committee adjourned its meeting with the Ministry until Thursday.
The Committee will be chaired by the Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon Anayo Nnebe. Other members will comprise the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Director of Federations and the Technical Committee of the House of Representatives.
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A Ferrari Testarossa sports car stolen from Austrian Formula One driver Gerhard Berger during the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix weekend has been recovered by London police almost 29 years later.
The Metropolitan Police said on Monday the red F512M, worth some 350,000 pounds ($444,325.00), was tracked down in four days after Ferrari reported it was the one being sold through a British broker to a U.S. buyer.
Police enquiries found it was shipped to Japan shortly after being stolen from the Italian city of Imola and then arrived in Britain in late 2023.
The Organised Vehicle Crime Unit said enquiries were ongoing and no arrests had been made.
A second silver Ferrari F355 that belonged to Berger’s French former team mate Jean Alesi, which was stolen on the same weekend in the Italian city, remains missing.
Alesi finished second in the race won by Williams’ Damon Hill with Berger third, in the Ferrari drivers’ final season at the Italian team before the arrival of Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine.
Berger had caught the thief in the act of stealing his car but after jumping clear and then giving chase in a friend’s Volkswagen Golf, according to a news report at the time, was unable to prevent it from getting away.
-Reuters
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Bayelsa State are National Para Games champions
The resounding success of the 2nd edition of the National Para Games culminated in an exhilarating and grand closing ceremony at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The week-long celebration of talent, resilience, and sportsmanship concluded on December 14th, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of para sports in Nigeria.
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, lauded the remarkable display of talent and dexterity exhibited by the para athletes throughout the Games. Expressing his delight, he commended the spirit of competition and the dedication of all participants.
“The National Para Games have once again showcased the incredible abilities and unwavering spirit of our para athletes,” Senator Enoh said. “The level of talent and determination displayed by these athletes is truly inspiring. They embody the essence of sportsmanship and perseverance.”
“Through sports, we celebrate unity, resilience, and determination. The National Para Games have proven to be a platform that not only showcases exceptional talent but also fosters inclusivity and breaks barriers.”
From December 8th to 14th, the stadium played host to representatives from all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The atmosphere was charged with excitement as athletes showcased their skills, determination, and unwavering spirit, captivating audiences and leaving spectators in awe.
Bayelsa State emerged as the champions of the Games, winning 30 gold, 24 silver and 20 bronze medals. Abia, Kano Lagos, and Oyo states completed the top five in that order. Their athletes’ dedication and outstanding performances solidified their position at the pinnacle of para sports excellence.
The closing ceremony was a spectacle of pomp and pageantry, featuring captivating performances, cultural displays, and heartfelt tributes to the athletes who epitomized perseverance and triumph over adversity.
As the curtains drew to a close on this momentous occasion, the legacy of the National Para Games continues to inspire a new era of inclusivity, empowerment, and recognition for para athletes across Nigeria.
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A football club gets record! Sixteen yellow cards in a game
A Czech football club playing in the lowest division has made the sports pages across the country after 16 of its players were booked at the same time last weekend.
TJ Sokol Upohlavy’s players decided to make a splash as they were trailing TJ Sokol Libochovany 6-0 in their game in the lowest district tier last Saturday.
When Martin Blizil scored to make it 6-1 in the 82nd minute, all 11 of the team’s players on the pitch took off their shirts in celebration – a deed punishable by a yellow card.
Five substitutes came off the bench to celebrate with them, also taking off their shirts and earning a booking.
“The last game didn’t really go our way, but our players maybe set a world record,” the team said on Facebook after losing the game 6-2 in the end.
“When you underperform, what’s left is a sense of humour.”
The referee did not book each player individually – also because with the players’ shirts off, he could not see the numbers.
But he did enter the bookings in the match report. The transcript, with a yellow rectangle next to each Upohlavy player’s name, has since gone viral on local social media.
The village of Upohlavy, where the club is based, has a population of 276 people and lies about 50 kilometres northwest of the Czech capital Prague.
–AFP
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