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Cross River Will Host Best National Sports Festival Ever – Imoke

by crossriverwatch admin The national sports festival 2014 also tagged “Paradise Games 2014” which coincides with the centenary celebration of Nigeria’s amalgamation promises to be the best Nigeria has ever seen. Governor of Cross River State Senator Liyel Imoke has asserted as a matter of fact, that Nigerians are bound to witness the “best National

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Team UNICAL Returns From NUGA Games 2014

by crossriverwatch admin The contingent of the University of Calabar, UNICAL that left the state on the 12th February, 2014 to Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU Ile-Ife, Osun State for the Nigerian University Games Association, NUGA is expected back in the state today with a total haul of seven medals. The competition which came to a

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Unical Contingent Departs For NUGA Games 2014

by crossriverwatch admin A contingent of athletes from the University of Calabar, UNICAL today left Calabar for Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU Ile-Ife, Osun State, the host institution for the Nigerian University Games Association, NUGA billed for February 12-22, 2013. The Director of Sports Student Union Government, UNICAL Comrade Inang Ruth Essien told CrossRiverWatch on phone

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Cross River Shuts U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar

by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government on Wednesday officially shut down the popular U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar for repairs. The state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Patrick Ugbe, said the stadium was closed to members of the public to enable the state government effect necessary repairs. He said that the

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2014 Sports Festival: Cross River Indoor Sports Hall Ready By August – Ugbe

by crossriverwatch admin As the preparation for the 2014 National Sports Festival continue to gather momentum, the host state of Cross River says all facilities including the indoor sports hall will be ready by August, 2014. The state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Patrick Ugbe stated this in his office after inspecting the

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C’River Government Partners Private Sector To Host 1st Calabar Marathon And Carnival Run 2014

by crossriverwatch admin In a bid to consolidate on the gains of sport tourism in the state and country at large, the Cross River State government has reached a mutual partnership agreement with Active Sports Foundation and Connect Marketing Services to stage the first international marathon and carnival race known as “Calabar Marathon And Carnival

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Mary Slessor Golf Competition: Imoke, Obioma Tee Off As Winner Set to Grab N5m

by crossriverwatch admin The annual Mary Slessor Charity Golf Tournament has started at the Calabar Golf Club, with a tee-off by governor Liyel Imoke and his wife, Obioma. The tee-off which was part of the annual Calabar Christmas Festival also witnessed the presence of the creme-de-la-creme of professional golf in the country attempting to beat

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National School Sports Festival – Cross River Retains Title

by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State at last week in Ilorin retained its title at the Sterling Bank-sponsored 6th National School Sports Festival after coming top on the overall medals’ table, thereby winning the trophy for keeps after winning it for three consecutive times. The state finished with 115 gold, 78 silver and 61 bronze

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