The National U-12 and U-15 Handball Championship is just around the corner, scheduled to take place in Umuahia, Abia State, from March 18 to 25. This exciting event is being organized by the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), with the Secretary-General, Monica Otumala, emphasizing the importance of age screening to ensure fair competition.
The championship will kick off with arrival and screening on March 18 and 19, followed by the matches starting on March 20. Otumala stressed that only players who pass the screening session will be allowed to participate in the championship, with sanctions imposed on teams, academies, or clubs found to have discrepancies in age.
The winners and runners-up of the tournament will have the honor of representing Nigeria in future youth handball tournaments. This is a fantastic opportunity for young handball enthusiasts to showcase their skills and potentially launch their careers.
In related news, the US Handball National Championships have been taking place, with various categories and winners announced.¹ ² While this is a separate event from the upcoming Nigerian championship, it highlights the growing interest and competition in handball globally.
As the National U-12 and U-15 Handball Championship approaches, fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating the excitement and talent that these young athletes will bring to the court.