NTTF Grooms 35 Young Talents at Babcock Ahead of Ghana, Guinea Tournaments

Posted : 09 July 2026

Thirty-five young table tennis players are participating in the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) national training camp at Babcock University, Ogun State, as preparations intensify for three major international championships in Ghana and Guinea.

The camp, supported by the management of Babcock University under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, is aimed at preparing the players for the Africa Hopes Week and Challenge, the West African Regional Championships, and the African Youth Championships.

A total of 18 girls and 17 boys, aged between nine and 19 years, are taking part in the programme under the supervision of Coach Dotun Omoniyi and four other coaches.

The players are undergoing intensive daily sessions, including technical and tactical drills, physical conditioning, and competitive matches designed to enhance their performance ahead of the continental events.

Speaking during the camp, NTTF President Adesoji Tayo said the federation was impressed with the facilities and support provided by Babcock University and hoped to make the institution its permanent national training base.

According to Tayo, the serene environment, quality accommodation, medical support, transport services, and excellent training facilities have created the ideal atmosphere for the young athletes' development.

He added that the university's successful hosting of athletes during the National Sports Festival further demonstrated its capacity to support elite sports development programmes.

Tayo reaffirmed the federation's commitment to exposing young players to international competitions through regular camping and structured development programmes.

He expressed confidence that the athletes would deliver strong performances in Ghana and Guinea, noting that the camp had significantly improved their skills, confidence, and competitive readiness.

Vice-Chancellor Ojewole described the training camp as a reflection of Babcock University's commitment to youth development and holistic education.

He said the institution believed in developing the heart, head, and hands of students, adding that sports remained an essential tool for building discipline, determination, leadership, and sportsmanship.

Ojewole noted that, beyond physical fitness, sports also contribute to academic excellence and the development of responsible, well-rounded individuals, stressing that hosting the national camp aligns with the university's vision of advancing sports in Nigeria.

The training camp represents another important step in the NTTF's long-term youth development strategy as the federation continues to prepare its emerging talents for success on the continental stage while strengthening partnerships that support sustainable sports development.

NTTF Grooms 35 Young Talents at Babcock Ahead of Ghana, Guinea Tournaments

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