By Samson Obande Lafia
The Nasarawa State under 19 Junior Badminton Tournament 2026 has been announced, with six schools and clubs expected to compete at the Lafia City Hall from July 8 to 10, 2026.
The tournament, organised by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Isaiah Ose, the Anosapu of Agbashi in conjunction with the Nasarawa State ministry of youths and sports development, will feature an opening ceremony, boys’ doubles, girls’ doubles, singles, and a closing ceremony.
Lt. Col. Ose, who recently organised a similar tournament for four badminton clubs in Lafia in April 2026, said the July event is part of a broader effort to expand the sport at the grassroots level.
He said he is on a mission to revolutionise the game of badminton in Nasarawa State in partnership with the Nasarawa State Government.
“Badminton has huge potential to drive youth development and talent discovery in Nasarawa. This tournament is another step toward building a sustainable pipeline for the sport,” he stated.
According to the organisers, further details regarding registration, fixtures, match schedules, and competition rules will be communicated in due course.
The organisers described the tournament’s theme as: “Promoting Youth Development Through Badminton.”
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