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Lagos is set to host the second edition of the Daniel Ford Elite Youth Invitational Championships.
The table tennis tournament which is organised by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), will take place from December 18th to 21st at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
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The event aims to nurture young talent and provide a platform for aspiring table tennis players to showcase their skills.
The championship will begin with a two-day training clinic led by national coaches, including Dotun Omoniyi, which will precede the tournament, offering participants valuable insights and training opportunities.
NTTF Vice President Adesoji Tayo expressed gratitude to Daniel Ford International for their continued support and the addition of the training clinic.
He highlighted the success of the inaugural event and its impact on the development of young players.
“We are grateful to Daniel Ford International for their continued sponsorship, especially with the addition of the clinic to help players prepare for the main event. The clinic will update players on the latest techniques and allow them to test their skills against their peers before the tournament begins.
"We are excited that some participants from the first edition have made it to the national team and represented Nigeria in major tournaments like the African Championships and Games. We hope to see more talent emerge this year,” he said.
The U-19 category is expected to be highly competitive, with national team stars like Matthew Kuti, Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, and Muiz Adegoke participating. The U-15 category will feature 32 talented young players, both boys and girls.
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The tournament will follow a round-robin format within groups, with the top two players from each group advancing to the knockout stage.
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