Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-02-27 02:23:04
The Zen Archery Lagos Open Archery Championship is set to be a grand event with over 100 archers expected to participate. Hosted by Zen Archery in collaboration with the Lagos State Archery Association, the championship will take place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on March 9 and 10, 2024. Participants from all over the country will compete in different categories such as Compound, Recurve, and Barebow.
Emmanuel Oyeleke, the head of Zen Archery and a national archery champion, expressed his excitement for the championship. He mentioned that this event will not only be a competition but also serve as the inaugural archers’ ranking/ratings database event by Zen Archery. Oyeleke promised a fiercely contested tournament with attractive cash prizes for the participants. He believes that the championship will not only celebrate the sport of archery but also promote qualities such as discipline, focus, and the cultural heritage of Nigeria. Oyeleke emphasized the importance of promoting inclusion across various sporting events in the country.
Dapo Akintoye, the Head of Brand and Communications at The Grid Management, also shared his thoughts on the championship. He highlighted the significance of supporting youth development and sports in Nigeria. Akintoye emphasized that events like the Zen Archery Lagos Open Championship play a crucial role in nurturing talent and providing platforms for athletes to showcase their skills and excel in the sport.
The Zen Archery Lagos Open Archery Championship is expected to be a prestigious event that will bring together archers from different parts of the country. With a focus on promoting the sport of archery and advocating for youth development, the championship aims to provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and compete for enticing cash prizes. Beyond the competition, the event will also celebrate core values such as discipline, focus, and the cultural heritage of Nigeria.
The Teslim Balogun Stadium will be buzzing with excitement as archers gear up to showcase their skills and compete in various categories. The championship promises to be a fiercely contested tournament with participants vying for top honors and lucrative cash prizes. As one of the first archers’ ranking/ratings database events by Zen Archery, the championship marks a significant milestone in the sport of archery in Nigeria.
In conclusion, the Zen Archery Lagos Open Archery Championship is set to be an exciting event that will not only showcase the talent of archers from across the country but also promote key values such as discipline, focus, and cultural heritage. With the support of the Lagos State Archery Association and The Grid Management, the championship aims to provide a platform for athletes to excel and contribute to the development of sports in Nigeria.
