By Ikemefuna Asika, Awka
The first Anambra State Traders Sports Competition is set to commence on Oct.18, 2023, as 82 markets have registered to take part.
This was made known when draws were held on Wednesday at Onitsha as the five events that would feature in the competition including football, Tennis, Table Tennis, Draught and Ncho were revealed.
Speaking at the event, Humphrey Anuna, President General of Anambra State Market Traders Association, ASMATA said the draws marked the formal commencement of activities ahead of the official kickoff.
He urged the markets to play by the rules and compete fairly while praying that participants would come out healthier and richer after the competition.
On his part, the Chairman Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Patrick Estate Onyedum said that the Soludo administration decided to expand the traders’ cup which used to feature only football in order to encourage greater inclusivity.
He said over N10 million would be up for grabs with winners of the football event carting home N3 million, N2 million and N1 million respectively while winners in tennis, table tennis, draught and Ncho would go home with N500, 000, N300,000 and N200,000 each respectively for their efforts.
Onyedum commended the various markets for their enthusiasm and readiness to be part of the competition.
He said winners in the preliminaries would progress to the state finals which would climax on Nov. 26.
A total of 82 registered markets across Anambra State were drawn in eight groups for the preliminary stage of the competition.
