NFF launches Africa’s first Wheelchair Fencing Academy
Steady3 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 3 days
Wed, 5 August 2026Tue, 18 August 2026
What it is about
Ivan SchwantesKehinde OsagiedeRachael SamuelHarry CootesCommonwealth Fencing FederationNigeria Fencing FederationRugby School NigeriaWheelchair Fencing AcademyNamibiaLiberiaVictoria Island, Lagos, NigeriaNigeriaGambiaTogoUnited KingdomLagos, Lagos, NigeriaBrazilBotswanaRwandaChidinma Dennis
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
nigerianobservernews.com
punchng.com
allafrica.com
5 Aug, 12:05over 13 days18 Aug, 04:00
How it spread - 3 original reports
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- nigerianobservernews.com12:05first to report
The Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF) has expressed commitments in providing equal opportunity and lasting pathways for persons with disabilities to participate and excel at Wheelchair Fencing. This is contained in a statement by the federation yesterday in Lagos. The NFF said the move was against the backdrop of the upcoming unveiling of Africa’s first-ever Wheelchair […]
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- punchng.com03:57
Nigeria made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, clinching nine medals and Africa's first international wheelchair fencing medal. Read
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- allafrica.com04:00
As the first African nation to host a senior-level fencing tournament, Nigeria delivered a spectacular event at Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, showcasing resilience, talent, and organisational excellence.