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The Boxing, MMA Hall Of Fame, Abuja Continental Collaborates To Promote Sports
- The Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame has teamed up with Abuja Continental to sponsor MMA Amateur Championship.
- This partnership aims to foster sports development and youth empowerment in Nigeria.
- Contestants from different states will compete at the upcoming Abuja Championship.
Eko Hot Blog reports that The official announcement of the partnership between Nigeria’s well-known monthly boxing tournament, the Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame, and Abuja Continental has been made, signifying a significant moment for sports development and youth empowerment in the country.
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At the behest of sports enthusiast, philanthropist, and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, the Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame has played a pivotal role in the training and development of top-level boxers in Nigeria.
Teaming up with Continental Hotel, the hotel will now serve as the official venue for the National Boxing and MMA Amateur Championship.
Commencing with the upcoming Abuja Championship scheduled for April 27, a series of national championships will unfold, culminating in the grand finale later this year.
Minister of Finance, Wale Edun
Contestants from various states, including Kwara, Kogi, Kaduna, Kebbi, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue, and the FCT, Abuja, will compete. The grand finale aims to crown the first set of national amateur champions in the country.
Karl Hala, Group General Manager of Continental Hotel Group, stated, “We’ve always championed youth and sports development. The Nigerian team’s success at the African Games in Ghana further solidified our commitment to this cause.”
“We are excited to partner with Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame and look forward to a fruitful collaboration, making Abuja the national center for Boxing and MMA Amateur Championship.”
General Secretary of Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame, Kehinde Soyanwo, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership.
Boxing gloves
“This collaboration comes at a historic moment for us. Following our successful National Open Amateur Mixed Martial Arts tournament, our team emerged victorious at the African Games, showcasing Nigeria’s strength in the sport.
With the support of Abuja Continental Hotel, we are setting a new standard for national Amateur Boxing and MMA sports, aiming to make Nigeria proud on the world stage,” Soyanwo said.
Furthermore, Javier Sanchez, General Manager of Abuja Continental, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with the Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame on this noble mission to promote sports excellence and youth empowerment.
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Through this collaboration, Abuja Continental reaffirms its dedication to providing a first-class venue and support for aspiring athletes, paving the way for future sports achievements in Nigeria,” he said.
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