Nigeria wins bid to host 2028 ITTF Africa Champs
Nigeria has won the right to host the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships after beating Tunisia in a vote at the ITTF Africa annual general meeting in Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-wins-bid-to-host-2028-ittf-africa-champs/
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation has secured the hosting rights for the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships, defeating Tunisia in a vote at ITTF Africa's annual general meeting in Tangier, Morocco. The prestigious continental tournament is fiercely competitive, with other 2027 and 2028 venues already allocated. The delegates cast their votes, with 23 supporting Nigeria and 15 backing Tunisia.
President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, Adesoji Tayo, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in Nigeria and pledged to deliver a top-tier event in Lagos. He emphasized that Nigeria, with its experience in organizing major tournaments worldwide, is ready to provide an unforgettable experience for all participants. In addition to hosting the 2028 main event, Nigeria will also be the venue for the 2027 Para Table Tennis Championships.
The future host countries for the 2028 events are Rwanda (Youth event) and Egypt (Para event), with the host of the 2028 Cup yet to be determined.
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