Lagos State is really stepping up its game in grassroots sports development, particularly in boxing! The Lagos State Sports Commission is organizing the maiden Individual Boxing Club Championship from October 21 to 27 at the Bishop Aggey Senior Secondary School in Mushin, Lagos. This is a fantastic opportunity for young boxers to showcase their skills and potentially launch their careers.
The commission’s efforts are part of a broader strategy to make Lagos Africa’s sports hub within the next three years. With 13 sports facilities, including four stadia, and 35 sports associations under its supervision, the Lagos State Sports Commission is well-equipped to support grassroots sports development.
The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission is set to organize a maiden Individual Boxing Club Championship, scheduled to …
Lagos Set for Boxing Frenzy: Individual Club Championship Begins October 21
Grassroots Development Programs
The commission’s School Sports Directorate is responsible for planning, executing, and implementing school-based sports programs, events, and activities. Their objectives include:
– Conducting Grassroots Developmental Programs to attract high-level interest and support from students, schools, and communities
– Administering Conferences with high ideals of integrity and sportsmanship
-Providing students with adequate practices and competition facilities as well as supervision
By investing in grassroots sports development, Lagos State is creating a strong foundation for its athletes to succeed, not just locally but also nationally and internationally.
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