*S/West tourney ends in Lagos
By; AYO OJEDOKUN, Lagos
Chairman Police Badminton Club, Ikeja Mazi Kelechi Uloh has commended the board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria led by Francis Orbih for the giants strides the sports is recording in the country.
Kelechi Uloh said that the Nigeria Police Badminton Club knowing the importance of sports to nation building has not failed to contribute its quota towards that regard.
He stated this at the Third South West /Kwara State Badminton Championship held during the week at the Badminton Courts of the Police College Ikeja.
“Badminton is a game for both the young and old and its usefulness to ones health and sports development cannot be over emphasized.
“Francis Orbih’s board is trying its best to make a positive impact on the sport but it’s not something they should be left alone to do and that is why the club organises tournaments and other programmes to support the growth of the game in the country,” he said.
No fewer than 15 badminton clubs from the South West zone of the country participated in the championship.
The annual competition is not only to create healthy rivalry among players, but also to promote the game in South West.
The tournament saw players test their skills in group doubles, mixed doubles, women’s doubles and super veteran event.
At the end of the day, Police College Ikeja Badminton club won most of the laurels in different categories.
Ibadan Badminton club won the women’s double title, while Air Force Badminton Club triumphed in the super veteran cadre.
Winners smiled home with medals, trophies and gift items for their efforts.
