Chairman The Nigerian Police Badminton Association, Justin Takyun has charged the badminton players to give their best and exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship in the ongoing Inspector General of Police Badminton tournament which kicked off on Wednesday at the indoor.
IGP Badminton Tourney Kicked off at Police College yesterday with an exhibition match in both male and female category.
Takyum while addressing the participating officers said the tournament was put together to discover talents among the police officers and create synergy among security agencies in the country.
He admonished the participating badminton players not to see the tourney as a do-or-die affair but ensure that they show the spirit of sportsmanship during and after their game.
“The badminton competition was organized to discover talents among our officers who are interested in Badminton. The competition is not a do-or-die affair but I want our officers to use the competition to embrace peace, foster unity and friendliness among themselves.
“We should not forget that we have invited other security agencies for the tournament so it is the duty of our officers to extend hands of fellowship to other security agencies, clubs, and individuals that are taking part in the tournament, “he said.
In a female fixture released by the organizers, Liatu Ezekiel face Afusat Abdulahi, Ijadare Grace battle Anuoluwapo Bankole as Olasode Saidat tackles Funke Aiyenugba
