Gymnastics federation seals partnership with Japan

  The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria has sealed a partnership deal with the Japanese government which has promised to give scholarships to active gymnasts.  This was made known by the President of Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, Prince Kelvin Erhunwmunse yesterday during the visit of the President of International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Morinari Watanabe to Nigeria.  […]

 

The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria has sealed a partnership deal with the Japanese government which has promised to give scholarships to active gymnasts. 

This was made known by the President of Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, Prince Kelvin Erhunwmunse yesterday during the visit of the President of International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Morinari Watanabe to Nigeria. 

He assured Nigerians of more qualifications for the subsequent African, Commonwealth and Olympic Games adding that gymnasts will have access to standard equipment. 

“The coming of the President FIG, Morinari Watanabe to Nigeria has been very impactful because we were together with the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare in Japan where commitments were made. 

“Nigeria gymnasts will gain scholarships to Japan to study and train. This has been sealed with the Japanese Ambassador. The training will among other things not only enhance the capacity building of the coaches/official, but also help improve the commitment of the gymnasts towards the game because of the conducive learning environment.

“Nigerians should expect more qualifications of gymnasts for the African, Commonwealth and Olympic Games. More equipment will be coming into Nigeria because a few weeks ago, the President of FIG, Morinari Watanabe was in Nigeria for the second time and a lot of promises were made. The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria is moving to the next level,” he added.