Again, the five eastern states of Nigeria are
gathering for an annual badminton championship powered by the lead bookmaker
company in Nigeria, through its foundation, the Bet9ja Foundation.
Running from Monday through Wednesday, the
championship will feature contests among senior men and women as well as the
veterans.
Holding at the indoor sports hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe
Stadium, it is the third time since 2022 that the championship under the
platform of Bet9ja is taking centre stage.
“We are committed to this as it is part of our
cardinal programmes, remarked Adaobi Cuomo, the Vice Chairman, Bet9ja
Foundation. According to her, the Bet9ja Foundation is committed to improving
the lives of Nigerians across the country through a variety of programs and
initiatives that address the unique needs of diverse communities.
The Bet9ja South East Badminton Championship is just
one of the numerous projects as the foundation strives “to provide access to
quality healthcare, support educational opportunities, promote sports
development, facilitate community projects, and empower youth to achieve their
full potential”, Adaobi Cuomo remarked.
Explaining further, Yetunde Osunnuga, the Bet9ja
Agents Liaison Officer revealed that the foundation at the moment has 160
projects in over 31 states in Nigeria and is impacting 150 communities with an
investment that is over N587 million.
The Bet9ja South East Badminton Championship is already yielding results. A product of the last edition, Jeremiah Chigozie ruffled feathers at the Paris 2024. Though physically challenged, Chigozie used the second edition of the championship to perfect his acts and became the first Nigerian male player to make it to the global event.
The Bet9ja Southeast Badminton sensation dispatched
Marcel Adam of Germany in two straight sets of 21-12; 21-15 in a match that
lasted 28 minutes at Paris 2024 Paralympics.
He is back again at the third edition of the
annual festival of rackets and shuttles. He is not the only star to watch out
for.
Anambra State’s Jovita Anakwe and Queen Chibuzor
now featuring for Abia State are the singles’ champions in the previous
editions.
They are back with more vigour in this edition.
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