Octagon TKD have emerged winners of the 6th edition of the Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation (CCSF) Invitational Taekwondo Open in Abuja.
The event which was held at Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B, saw Octagon TKD winning eight gold, seven silver and 11 bronze medals for a total of 26 medals.
FCT-based Eagle TKD came second with five gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals.
While FCT came away with two gold medals to settle for the third position, Alamo TKD and Martial Arts club finished fourth with one silver medal.
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FCT’s Uneh Unique clinched the female athlete of the tournament award, while the male athlete of the tournament award went to Octagon TKD’s Jideofor Chukwumerije.
Chukwumerije’s explosive final with Achu Franco of Alamo TKD and Martial Arts was adjudged the fight of the tournament.
A total of 82 competitors competed in 15 categories across kiddies, cadets and juniors levels.
CCSF founder and CEO, Chika Chukwumerije said the foundation was totally committed to grassroots development of sport in the country.
He added that the importance of fusing entertainment with sports cannot be overemphasised.
“The CCSF is a sports entertainment event that targets three things.
“We want to first and foremost support grassroots sports development as well as raise awareness about the projects my foundation is involved in.
“The event also gives Nigerians an alternative to music, comedy and dance,” he said.
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