The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) says lack of funds is hindering its preparation for the 2016 Olympics scheduled to hold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Vice President of the federation, Mrs Margaret Binga, a two-time All African Games (AAG) gold medallist, said in Abuja on Sunday that the situation had denied Nigerian athletes the opportunity…
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