The President of the Nigerian Shovkan Federation, Abdulkarim Kabir, has commended Egypt’s preparations to host the International Shovkan Federation’s General Assembly meetings, describing the initiative as a demonstration of the country’s capacity to organise international sporting events and promote sports tourism.
The meetings are scheduled to take place in Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate, from November 5 to 8.
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Kabir said Egypt’s preparations to welcome delegates from more than 40 member nations of the International Shovkan Federation were a source of pride for Africa, providing an opportunity to strengthen the sport’s presence across the continent and expand its regional and international reach.
He explained that bringing national federations together would encourage the exchange of knowledge, expertise and experience among participating countries, while creating opportunities for cooperation in developing Shovkan and increasing participation in the sport.
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According to him, the General Assembly meetings would provide a platform to discuss the future of Shovkan, identify strategies for its development and coordinate activities between the international body and national federations.
Kabir added that such collaboration would contribute to the sport’s growth and enhance its visibility at international tournaments and other sporting events.
The Nigerian federation president noted that hosting the meetings would also extend beyond sporting objectives by promoting sports tourism, showcasing Egypt’s tourism potential and encouraging interaction among delegates from different countries.
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He further stressed that international sporting gatherings were important for strengthening relationships among participating nations and creating opportunities for cultural and sporting cooperation.
Kabir expressed optimism that the meetings would contribute to the development of Shovkan and strengthen partnerships among national federations across Africa and the rest of the world.