Nigeria to host more World Fencing Federation events

Delighted by the beautiful facilities and the a success conclusion of the twenty third African Fencing Championships in Lagos at the weekend, the World Fencing Federation (FIE) has promised to get into consideration Nigeria as host of its future worldwide tournaments.

Talking at the tip of the championships, which ran from July 25 to 29 at Charterhouse Lagos, FIE Secretary Recurring, Gulnora Saidova, famed that the spectacular ambiance and organisational excellence appreciate positioned Nigeria as a sturdy candidate for hosting extra world fencing competitions.

“This is my first time in Nigeria, and I modified into truly impressed by the good of the facilities and the professionalism of the organizers,” stated Saidova. “It has given us self belief that Nigeria is reliable of hosting extra worldwide competitions. The Deputy Governor’s dedication to supporting fencing in a nation with such attainable modified into significantly encouraging.”

Saidova modified into section of a excessive-stage FIE delegation that paid a courtesy search the advice of with to the Lagos Deliver Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, where she expressed optimism about the come forward for fencing in Nigeria. She emphasised that the enthusiasm shown by the Lagos Deliver authorities is a promising signal of institutional lend a hand for the game.

“The facilities here uncover that Nigeria can host even bigger tournaments at some point soon. In step with my journey all the procedure in which by means of the last few days, I'm confident that the FIE will significantly get into consideration Nigeria for main fencing events,” she added.

Saidova additionally stressed the significance of authorities involvement in the game’s pattern: “Nigeria is on the ethical path, nonetheless sustained authorities backing is important. With out it, the game can not thrive. There must be a suited dedication to rising fencing, and here is crucial for its success.”