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The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Beach Competition Commission Chairman, Engineer Musa Nimrod, hailed the historical values of Badagry, Lagos, and equally praised the city’s ancient monuments that made it an ideal venue for the recent Zone 3 qualifiers.
Sports247 reports that Nimrod was all smiles during the competition final as he stated that Badagry’s successful hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations Zone 3 beach volleyball qualifiers was a big boost for the sport as well as tourism, culture and youth development.
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Nimrod added that hosting the competition in the historic city gave players, coaches, officials, fans, journalists and visitors from Nigeria and other countries the opportunity to experience the rich heritage of Badagry, while enjoying the best of world-class beach volleyball.
“I am very happy because Badagry is a historical city. This event was never just about volleyball. Visitors also had the opportunity to see historical monuments such as the Land of Slaves and the Gate of Return. This shows that sports can also promote tourism and preserve our history.
“There are major volleyball stakeholders who regularly come to Badagry to conduct educational and developmental programs for children. That is why so many youngsters were seen in this tournament. They have been actively involved in volleyball.
“We are happy to see the sport growing from the grassroots and we are proud of Badagry. You can see the crowds that came to watch the matches. The fans have been fantastic and everyone wanted to see quality competition. Their support has been overwhelming.”
