Edo Dominates 1st Governor Alex Otti National Senior Judo Championship
Edo State emerged overall champions of the maiden Governor Alex Otti National Senior Judo Championship, which concluded on Wednesday at the Umuahia Township Stadium in Abia State. The three-day competition,
The first Governor Alex Otti National Senior Judo Championship concluded in Abia State, with Edo State emerging as the overall champions. The three-day event, organized by the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) and the Abia State Government, saw participation from more than 250 judokas across 15 states and five clubs. Edo State led the medals table with four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals, followed by Akwa Ibom with four gold, two silver, and three bronze.
Rivers State secured third place with two gold, one silver, and one bronze, while Enugu came in fourth with one gold, one silver, and three bronze. The top three judokas in each weight category received cash prizes of 250,000, 150,000, and 100,000 respectively. Acting Technical Director of the NJF, Sule Musa, praised the host state and emphasized the championship's role in discovering new talents and motivating athletes to develop their skills.
Musa also outlined plans for a strategic roadmap to develop Nigerian judo, focusing on grassroots development, talent identification, coach and referee education, and improved technical standards.
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