The weeklong Guards Brigade Sporting competition 2018 which commenced on Monday, ended on Friday at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment with 7 Guards Battalion emerging overall champions with 57 points and carting away 8 of the trophies on parade.
Second position went to Guards Brigade Garrison with 55 points while 177 Guards Battalion took 3rd position with 43 points.
176 Guards Battalion position while 102 Guards Battalion came last.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Guest of honour and Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General GDK Myam congratulated participants and winners of the various competitions saying their performances some of which he witnesses were brilliant.
While noting that the games particularly the men and women combat relay races were hallmarks of physical fitness and mental alertness in the army, he commended authorities of Guards Brigade for organizing such a commendable sporting fiesta despites its very busy schedule of providing security for the seat of government and Abuja and environs.
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Earlier, Commander Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Umar Tama Musa said introduction of combat relays and some others like taekwondo and boxing was aimed at elevating discipline and physical fitness in the army especially with the myriad of security challenges in the country.
Furthermore, the Brigade Commander said, “It is part of our 2018 programs and its purpose is to ensure physical fitness and mental alertness among troops as well as discover new sporting talents for the Nigerian Army and the nation.
He recalled that in the past Nigerian Army sportsmen and women represented the nation at international events including World Championships and the Olympics adding that they won many medals to make Nigeria proud, having been discovered from such events.
About 300 competitors and cultural groups drawn from 7 Guards Battalion, 102 Battalion, 176 Battalion, 177 Battalion and Guards Brigade Garrison took part in the competition.
The sporting week featured 14 games, including Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, football, Boxing, Handball, Basketball and Combat Relay for men and women.
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