Anthony Asuquo, head coach of Tony International Gymnastics Club (TIG), praised his young gymnasts for making Nigeria proud at the recently concluded 2024 International Continental Cup (Artistic Gymnastics) in Anadia, Portugal.
Asuquo stated that only two female gymnasts ultimately represented Nigeria at the competition.
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Angela Marinoni (Category D) and Desire Enahoro-Agbi (Category E) represented Nigeria in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) event, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals.
He commended the athletes' resilience and determination in representing Nigeria on the global stage.
“I am incredibly proud of Angela and Desire for their conduct, routine execution, and medal wins.
“This major competition not only allows athletes to earn points towards Olympic qualification but also serves as a valuable platform for gymnasts to showcase their skills and gain critical points for international tournaments,” he said.
He mentioned that TIG had initially planned to send an eight-member team but faced visa and financial challenges.
“However, due to visa and financial challenges, only Marinoni and Enahoro were able to travel, even though the full team had been registered,” he added.
Asuquo emphasized TIG’s commitment to providing international exposure to young gymnasts despite these challenges.
“At TIG, we strive to give our athletes opportunities. Although we hoped to bring more athletes, the current situation made it difficult.
“Raising the nation’s flag high at the competition is a testament to our athletes' hard work and dedication,” he said.
The International Continental Cup 2024 (Artistic Gymnastics) took place from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10 in Anadia, Portugal, with 19 clubs competing for honors and critical points.
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