Accomplishments of Present Leadership
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Accomplishments of Present Leadership
There have been some notable achievements recorded from various Athletics Boards since inception, however, a highlight of the mind blowing achievements of the present Board headed by a sports loving philanthropist Mayor Chris Onwuzurike, the Biological father of Udodi Onwuzurike, the world junior Champion (200m)/ 2024 Paris Olympian and his fellow Board members would be X- rayed.
(1) Multiple sponsorship of Athletes to competitions
(2) Footing the bills of Air Ticket to Imo state Born Chidinma Agu who who was awarded a full sports Scholarship to study in U.S A.
(3) Creation of website for Imo Athletic Board
(4) Bringing Hopes Back for the despaired IMO Athletes
(5) Planning seriously to have an interface with the Imo state Government in order to give Imo Athletics a face lift, eg. Pressing hard so that tartan tracks is rebuilt in Imo.
(6) Having an annual budget for Imo Athletics , the first of it’s kind through out all the various Sports Associations in Imo state,. Infact this present Board is second to none in terms of Vision, focus and Organization .
Achievements In Sports
As an Athlete, dominated the Under-65kg Class, and retired in 1995 as an Undefeated Champion.
Was the Karate National Coach for 16 years (from 1999 to 2015).
The First Nigerian International Karate Referee – South Africa, 1999
International Positions Held
President, United World Karate Federation, Africa Zone 3 2018 – Date
Member, Union of Africa Karate Federations (UFAK) Referee
Commission 2004-2008
President, UFAK Zone 3 (West Africa) Referee Commission 2004-2007
President, UFAK Zone 3 (West Africa) Technical Commission 2016-2020
National Positions Held
President, United World Martial Arts Federation, Nigeria 2020 – Date
Vice President, Karate Federation of Nigeria 2013-2017
National Chief Instructor, Shotokan Karate-Do International, Nigeria 2001-Date
National Technical Director/Chairman, Technical Committee, Karate Federation of Nigeria 2001-2008
Board Member, Karate Federation of Nigeria 2001-2005
Community Service
Secretary General of Orluzurumee Cultural Union 2016-2019
President-General, Ihiteoha Nempi Autonomous Community 2016 till Date
State Chairman, Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil
Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, (AUPCTRE)
Imo State Council 2018-2022
Secretary General, Oru North Leadership Forum 2018 till Date
Orlu Zonal Chairman, Ndi-Igbo United Forum 2021 till Date
President of Presidents-General, Oru West LGA 2021 till Date
Secretary, Oru North Assembly 2022 till Date
President General, Nempi Development Union (NDU)
Imo State Athletic Association, operating under the umbrella of the Imo State Sports Commission, plays a pivotal role in nurturing and developing young talents in athletics. With a dedicated Board of Trustees comprising of professionals from diverse backgrounds who share a profound passion for the sport, the association aims to identify, groom, and support aspiring athletes from both rural and urban areas.
One of the primary objectives of the association is to scout for potential talents within the state and provide them with the necessary resources and opportunities to excel in athletics. By working closely with youths in various communities, the association creates a platform for these budding athletes to showcase their skills and passion for sports.
Through a structured program of training, mentorship, and competition, the association not only focuses on honing the physical abilities of these young athletes but also emphasizes the importance of character development, discipline, and professionalism. By instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, and dedication, the association seeks to prepare these athletes for a successful career in the sports industry.
Furthermore, the Imo State Athletic Association aims to elevate the profile of Imo State on the national and international sports stage by producing a new generation of star athletes who can bring fame and recognition to the state. By fostering an environment of competitiveness and excellence, the association inspires young talents to dream big and aspire to represent Imo State with pride and distinction.
The Imo State Athletic Association, guided by its dedicated Board of Trustees and passionate professionals, serves as a vital platform for harnessing the potential of aspiring athletes in the state. Through its commitment to talent scouting, development, and mentorship, the association paves the way for the next generation of star athletes to carve out successful careers in the sports industry while promoting the values of sportsmanship, discipline, and personal growth.
