Nigeria: Military Games – Judo Coach Upbeat

David Ngobua

15 July 2011

The Head Coach of the Nigerian Army judo team to the forthcoming World Military Games in Brazil, Staff Sergeant Peters Ternadoo Ngobua has expressed confidence that the six judokas selected will do the country proud.

Six Army judokas comprising of two females and four males are among the contingent that left the country on Monday for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 5th edition of the games which holds from July 16 to 24.

Speaking to Trustsports before departure, the judo coach said the Army authorities had ensured adequate preparations ahead of the games.

He said most of his judokas who took part in the just concluded 17th National Sports Festival in Port-Harcourt won medals saying it is an indication that they would excel in Brazil.

Staff Ngobua, an ex-national judoka said the seven weeks of training have prepared the judokas for the challenges ahead.

The coach also disclosed that the six judokas selected emerged as the best in their weight categories during the inter-service games which held in Abuja.

“I want to thank the Army authorities for ensuring that we had seven weeks of intensive camping which has placed us in prime position for serious competition.

“We hope to do our country and the Army proud. The judokas we are taking to Brazil are experienced and capable of holding their own against the best in the world”.

Staff Ngobua who is to be assisted by Petty Officer Omoyajowa maintained that the judokas would not let down the authorities who have reposed so much confidence in them.

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