The first Michael Opeyemi Bamidele National Taekwondo Championship is scheduled to start on September 17 in Lagos, sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Sports. Bamidele, a sports stakeholder, has supported various sporting events in the past. The President of the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria, Tayo Popoola, expressed delight at the competition, noting it complements government efforts in sports development. Popoola added that the championship comes as the federation prepares for the next African Games and Olympic Games.
Related Articles
Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.