Taekwondo federation extends registration for Nigeria International Open

The Nigerian Taekwondo Federation has extended the registration deadline of athletes for the forthcoming Nigeria International Open competition from January 22 to 29, 2019.

The Technical Director of the Federation, Chika Chukwumerije, said the decision was taken due to “popular demand” for the completion of athletes’ online registration on the world Taekwondo registration portal.

“Athletes wishing to compete in other international events are advised to register and participate in the Nigeria international open competition,” Chukwumerije said.

The African Games gold medalist noted that over 50 athletes across the globe have so far completed their registration processes.

He said: “The athletes are from Nigeria, United States of America, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, among others.”

The Olympic bronze medalist noted that widespread consultations with states in the country are ongoing, to fine-tune the final NTF event calendar with regards to grassroots activities.

He said: “The calendar would be unveiled at the end of January, including the 2018 reports of activities.

“The Nigerian Army has registered six competitors and two coaches for the competition.

“Niger Republic, which won several laurels in the competition’s first edition, including the best team trophy, has registered eight athletes.

“We are wondering if Niger Republic can repeat the feat with the competition presently a World Taekwondo (WT) event.

“The new generation of Nigerian taekwondo athletes who are home favourities, are expected to step up and defend the ‘National pride’ on home turf,

“The Nigerians would be looking-up to athletes such as superstar Uzoamaka Otuadimma, the defending African champion, for glory.”

The competition runs from February 8 to 10 at the Velodrome, Package A, National Stadium, Abuja.

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