President of ITTF Africa, Waheed Enitan Oshodi, has described Nigeria’s internet hosting of the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships as a chance to unite the continent’s desk tennis group and strengthen the event of the game.
Nigeria secured the internet hosting rights forward of Tunisia on the ITTF Africa Annual General Meeting in Tangier, Morocco, with Lagos set to welcome main gamers, coaches, directors and different stakeholders from throughout the continent.
Oshodi believes the championship will present greater than a platform for athletes to compete for continental honours, stressing its significance in bringing collectively Africa’s various desk tennis household.
“It is more than a celebration of sporting excellence,” Oshodi stated.
“It is an opportunity to bring together our diverse African table tennis family once again, united by a shared passion and ambition for the growth of our sport.”
His remarks underline the broader significance of the championship as Nigeria prepares to host one of Africa’s main desk tennis competitions.
The occasion is predicted to draw members from throughout the continent, creating alternatives for sporting exchanges, stronger relationships and discussions on the long run of African desk tennis.
Nigeria’s profitable bid additionally represents a chance to showcase its organisational capability and strengthen its status as a vacation spot for worldwide sporting occasions.
The nation has appreciable expertise internet hosting continental desk tennis competitions, notably in Lagos, which has welcomed main African and worldwide gamers through the years.
For Oshodi, the 2028 championship gives an essential platform to construct on these foundations whereas selling unity amongst member associations.
The occasion can even present Nigerian gamers with the chance to compete on house soil in opposition to some of Africa’s strongest desk tennis skills.
With preparations anticipated to collect momentum forward of 2028, consideration will flip to infrastructure, logistics and collaboration amongst stakeholders to make sure a profitable event.
Oshodi believes the championship can go away a lasting legacy by strengthening the bonds inside African desk tennis and advancing the game’s progress throughout the continent.
