By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu
KIDZ Club Kano, in collaboration with the Kano State Gymnastics Association, will organise a one-day school-level gymnastics grading competition aimed at discovering and nurturing young talents across the state.
The competition will feature two categories: Group A and Group B. Group A will comprise gymnasts competing from Pre-Level to Level 1, while Group B will consist of participants from Level 2 to Level 3.
According to the organisers, the event will hold at the St. Louis Multi-Purpose Hall, Bompai, Kano.
Competitions for Group A are scheduled to take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., while Group B events will run from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Schools expected to participate include Lebanese Consulate International School Kano (LCISK), French School Kano, Beacon Hill Academy Kano, Northbury British School Kano, Asha International School and Government Secondary School Darmanawa, Tarauni.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Kano State Gymnastics Coach, David Amkpiya, said the competition was designed to identify and develop gymnastics talents from the grassroots.
He said the initiative would provide young athletes with an opportunity to showcase their abilities while promoting the development of gymnastics among schoolchildren in Kano State.
The competition is expected to attract students, coaches, parents and sports enthusiasts from across the state.
