MMA Federation Praise Bayelsa Championship As 116 Athletes Compete for Title

Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation don praise the second Sunday Dare Open National Mixed Martial Arts Championship wey happen for Bayelsa State. The competition attract more than 116 athletes from 12 states and five clubs.

Di competition wey last four days, from October 14 to 17, happen together with Bayelsa State Sports Council. The aim na to show the talents wey dey among athletes, help young people develop and make mixed martial arts grow for Nigeria.

For one appreciation statement wey Secretary-General, Obillor Lilian, sign, the federation talk say the championship end without anybody die or any unexpected incident happen. Dem credit the success to proper planning, coordination and professionalism.

The federation thank former Sports Minister and presidential adviser, Sunday Dare; Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Peter Pereotubo Akpe; and state Sports Commissioner, Daniel Igali, for their support and participation.

Dem also praise the leaders of National Sports Commission, federation officials, referees, coaches, volunteers and medical workers wey help make the event successful.

The federation congratulate Bayelsa State, Heroes Club, Delta State, Imo State and Enugu State, wey dem identify as some of the teams wey win plenty medals.

Dem especially praise the medical team for putting the health and safety of athletes first. Dem also commend the referees for making sure say fairness and discipline dey throughout the competition.

The statement talk say, “The success of the Second Sunday Dare Open National Mixed Martial Arts Championship show wetin government, sports administrators, federations, athletes, officials and other stakeholders fit achieve when dem work together with one common goal.”

The federation also thank Bayelsa State Government and residents for the warm welcome wey dem give everybody. Dem talk say the competition give athletes the opportunity to show courage, discipline and their ability to compete.

The federation reaffirm say dem go continue to work towards building stronger mixed martial arts community for Nigeria, wey go fit compete better and earn respect for international level.