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Beyond the competitive atmosphere, it was a moment to relax and enjoy unique ambience sports and entertainment as Octoagon TDK won the 6th Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation Taekwondo invitational tournament at the Indoor Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Octagon TKD came out tops with 26 medals including eight gold, seven silver and 11 bronze medals while FCT-based Eagle TKD came second with five gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals. FCT came away with two gold medals while Alamo TKD and Martial Arts won one silver medal. Niger’s Prestis TKD was the only invited club that did not register on the medal table.
FCT’s Uneh Unique clinched the female athlete of the tournament award while the male athlete of the tournament award went to Octagon TKD’s Jideofor Chukwumerije, whose explosive finals with Achu Franco of Alamo TKD and Martial Arts earned a fight of the tournament award.
On his part, former African champion and founder of the foundation, Chika Chukwumerije, was also impressed by the thrilling atmosphere created by the participating clubs. He also added this successful edition was a test-run of a much bigger edition set to hold December this year.
A total of 82 athletes competed in 15 categories across kiddies, cadets and juniors’ levels.