Anambra State Weightlifting Association hold Quarterly Meeting, Set to Host Weightlifting Tournament in the State

 

Earlier today Friday 3rd July 2026, at The Godwin Achebe Stadium Fegge, Onitsha as at 10:00 AM The Chairman and Board members of The Anambra Weightlifting Association gathered to discuss the way forward for Weightlifting in Anambra State 

The Chairman Chief Ewenike Chijioke thanked every stake holder for their Commitment So far and Urged everyone to key in With Vision of The Commissioner of Youth Development and Sports Mr Patrick Agha Mba and The Solution Bigger Agenda for Sports.

In order to achieve that all hands must be on Deck 

Notwithstanding that the Association is lacking in so many ways like Poor or No Funding, Poor or No Reward System which has prompted mass Exodus of Anambra Athletes to other neighbouring States like Delta State, Benue State, Enugu State etc, Poor Athletes Welfare and the need to Upgrade training facilities 

The Chairman promised to do his best in providing the adequate assistance the Association needs, First of all The Association will host a Tournament for Weightlifters in Anambra State and then Conduct an Open Screening to admit more Athletes.

The Association will also target medals in Upcoming events like the Intermediary Games in Lagos and the National Sports Festival in Enugu. The Medals will boost the morale of Athletes to be more committed and passionate about the Game.

The Association also plead on well to do Anambrarians to Support and Invest in Sports most especially Weightlifting.

The Association also promised to find a way to Stop entirely the Mass Exodus of Anambra Athletes to other States with the Support of Commission that can be achieved.

The Association also call on talented Anambra Athletes to join the Weightlifting team of the State to achieve the vision of our Sports loving Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo.

Some notable members in the meeting are Anambra State Weightlifting Coach Kama Michael, Emeka Nrialike, Ugwuh Angel Sharon and others.