Chukwumerije takes up Abia Taekwondo Chairman role, pledges to unearth talents
Former African champion, Chika Chukwumerije has been appointed as the Chairman of the Abia State Taekwondo Association, and has vowed to unearth and nurture the vast pool of talent in the state.
Chukwumerije who made the vow during the inauguration of the association’s 13-member board by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu, also promised to give his all to make Abia one of the best sporting states in the country.
“We promise to give our best to make Abia one of the best sporting states in the country,” he said.
The Beijing 2008 Olympic bronze medalist who expressed gratitude at his appointment noted that focus will now shift to schools which will serve as launch pad to discover and hone talents for the future of Taekwondo.
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“Our focus should be on identifying talents from school that will be groomed at home to become world beaters,” he added.
Chukwumerije further harped on the economic potential of sports in the state pointing to the industrial capacity of Aba as a key factor in building a sustainable sports ecosystem.
“With Aba, we can produce all sporting equipment and even sell to other states,” he said.
