South-South Judo Dominance to Continue – Eke

Sensei Osahon Eke, assistant coach of the Delta State Judo Association and Head of Ekus Judo Club, has confidently declared that the South-South zone will continue to dominate the Nigerian judo scene. According to Eke, the zone’s consistency in developing the sport is the key to its success.

“The South-South zone has continued to produce the leading judo athletes in the country, and we are already seeking ways to improve our performances at the forthcoming National Sports Festival, as well as international meets this year,” Eke said during the closing ceremony of a two-day coaches and referees seminar organised by the Delta State Judo Association in conjunction with Ekus Judo Club and Big Judo.

The seminar aimed to bring coaches and referees up-to-date with the modern laws of the International Judo Federation, which will help athletes prepare for the Sports Festival in Abeokuta. Eke praised the Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori, and the Director General of the Commission, Mr. Festus Ohwojero, for their continued support and leadership.

“They have continued to inspire a regeneration in the state sports sector,” Eke said. He also thanked the coaches and referees who participated in the seminar, emphasizing the importance of sharing their newfound knowledge with other coaches, referees, and athletes to sustain the growth of the sport in the region.

Mr. Lanky Osagie Omoregbe, also known as BigJudo, commended the Delta State Sports Commission and judo association for organizing the seminar, describing it as a welcome development. With the South-South zone’s commitment to judo development, it’s clear that their dominance in the sport is set to continue.