By Gracious Akujobi All is now set for the third edition of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) President’s male and female Beach Volleyball Championships slated for Abuja from February 21-22.
The Federations Secretary-General, Adisa Beyioku, disclosed this to Prompt News Online o Thursday.
According to him, “The participating teams and officials are expected to arrive on Thursday. We have concluded all arrangements for the championship to run smoothly”.
The NVBF Scribe said the competitions’ technical meeting will hold Friday morning ahead of the matches starting same day and Saturday at the Jabi Lake Dam.
“The matches will begin after the technical meeting on Friday. The competition is for two days, and Sunday, Feb. 23 is for the departure of all teams and officials,’’ he said.
Beyioku said the Federation was expecting massive participation, with entrants being expected from all the 36 states of the federation and the FCT.
“We had informed the states and clubs about this championship since early February, apart from the fact that they were aware it is part of our national programme.
“So, we are expecting many participants at the championships, and we are also expecting an exciting event as it is the first beach volleyball competition this year,’’ he stated.
The NVBF scribe called for more moral and financial support for the game from corporate bodies and individuals, saying “the Federation needs more support to raise the game”.
