2014 NTTF President’s Cup Postponed

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Following the political activities going on in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) have postponed the maiden President’s Cup to December 17 and 18 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium.

The change in date was inevitable, as the venue will also be hosting other events this week. Top 16 players within and outside the country will feature at the tournament which will also be used to honour outstanding players and officials this year.

According to a release from NTTF, the tournament is aimed at inspiring the players as well as puting them in good shape for the major competitions in 2015. The players listed for the 1.8 million Naira prize money tournament are expected to arrive for the competition on December 16.
In the prospectus released by the organisers, the 16 men singles and the 16 women singles players shall be drawn into four groups of four players in each group.

The matches will be played in a round robin format with the top two players progressing to the next stage of the championship. The top eight players will also be drawn into two groups of four each with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinal stage.

On the eligibility of the players, the organisers said: “The NTFF Technical Committee shall determine the other criteria for invitation which shall include for each event, but not limited to available top four Nigerians in the current world rankings as well as performances during the year 2014. Only players registered by clubs which are affiliated to their state association and or the NTTF are eligible”.

They added: “All players shall hold the current NTTF Player’s License, which must be produced on demand. Invited players shall complete an acceptance form which shall be forwarded to the Secretary …read more      

December 9, 2014 |

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