The Nigeria Police Kickboxing Association, in collaboration with the Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria (KBFN), has invited athletes, referees and coaches to the first Inspector-General of Police National Open Kickboxing Championship.
It will hold from May 23 to 29 at the indoor sport hall, Police Academy, Ikeja Lagos.
A statement by the KBFN Secretary General, Olalekan Faseesin, said the event will include a technical seminar for all kickboxing officials and athletes.
It is aimed at introducing the new rules of the sport and keeping them at par with their counterparts all over the world.
“This technical knowledge shall be a prerequisite for officiating during major events, especially at the National Sports Festival scheduled to hold later in the year.
“To this end, the seminar shall cover the following ring sports: full contact, low kick and K-1 styles.
“In view of the above, I am directed to invite coaches, referees and athletes to register and participate at this all important tchnical seminar and main event,” he stated.