The National Sports Commission (NSC) on Tuesday, pledged support for the development of weightlifting in the country.
Shehu Dikko, the NSC Chairman, stated this at the closing of the Habu Gumel National Open Weightlifting Championships at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Dikko promised to partner with federations, emphasising on the commission’s role in ensuring their success.
He promised that future editions of the tournament would be bigger, enhancing opportunities for weightlifters to showcase their talents and improve their skills.
“Weightlifting is a sport where we have a comparative advantage. We will enhance our chances to achieve better results internationally,” he said.
He emphasized on the importance of grassroots development and the need for a steady pipeline of new talents to replace ageing athletes in the sport.
“By 2028, I hope to see some of these weightlifters achieving great feats at the Olympics,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Habu Gumel National Open Weightlifting Championship which started on Sunday ended on Tuesday in Abuja.
The championship is open to all categories of lifters, and aimed at discovering new talents as well as preparing them for future engagements.