President Beach Volleyball Cup sets off on February 13

Emmanuel Alfred

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has announced the February 13 2023 as the date for the kickoff of the President Beach Volleyball Cup.

The competition which is its fourth edition will last for days ending on February 19, 2023 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna State.

According to the Technical Representative of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Chief Martin Melandi; the event will herald the programs of the Federation.

Melandi said the President Cup will feature two categories which includes the junior and senior categories aimed at discovering more young players.

He added that the leadership of Nigeria Volleyball Federation is working round the clock in ensuring the beach players get adequate preparations to excel at the forthcoming African Games in Ghana as well as other championships.

Melandi said, “The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has begun its yearly program beginning with the President Beach Volleyball Cup. No stone will be left unturned in ensuring the beach players get more playing time.

“Nigeria has dominated West Africa in the junior and senior categories; it is time for us to claim back our dominance on the continent. Nigeria will be attending a series of international championships like the African Youth Games, African Games and African Beach Volleyball Championship not forgetting the Olympic qualifiers.”

“The Nigeria Beach Volleyball Commission will provide an enabling environment and more playing time for the athletes to excel”, he added.