With the 22nd National Sports Festival set to kick off this Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, excitement is mounting within Team Akwa Ibom’s Kung Fu squad.
Former silver medalists Edikan Cletus and Ofonime Augustine have set their sights firmly on clinching gold this time around.
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Speaking from the team’s camp, Edikan Cletus expressed his determination to better his 2022 performance. “I’ve trained hard for this festival, and I’m confident in my ability.
After winning silver last time, my goal now is to take it a step further and bring home gold for Team Akwa Ibom,” he said.
Cletus also voiced strong belief in his teammate and close friend, Ofonime Augustine, predicting a medal-laden outing for their team.
“We’re confident that our Kung Fu team will win at least three medals. We’re ready to make Akwa Ibom proud,” he added.
Augustine shared the same optimism, stating his ambition to win two gold medals at the festival.
“My passion for Kung Fu drives me, and I’m ready to give it everything. I’m especially grateful to our coach, Victor David, whose relentless efforts in training have brought us to this point,” he noted.
He also thanked the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, and Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, for their unwavering support, calling it a major morale booster.
Team Akwa Ibom will compete in 23 sports at the event, with Kung Fu positioned as one of their top medal prospects.
