Asuquo Becomes First Nigerian to Be a Certified Gymnastics Coach

  Asuquo was the only Nigerian Gymnastics coach at the coaching course held in Benin Republic last December but that did not deter him from flying the country’s colours with distinction, coming out top with 72% mark. Asuquo represented Nigeria in his playing days and went on to feature at the Prime International Gymnastics competition in Singapore back in 2007, helping the country to finish third in overall standings with six bronze medals and a trophy. According to media release after the release of the result by FIG, Asuquo said his success was down to hard work. “It was hard work and the grace of God that earned me success at the coaching course which now makes me one of the listed 327 certified aerobic gymnastic coaches world over.” he said to Daily Trust. Asuquo also believes that having a certified gymnastics coach in the country will help the sport to grow and become more popular but lamented that he received no support from the Nigerian Government in pursuit of his certification. “It is going to be a big plus for Nigeria in the gymnastic world. This is because Nigeria’s name is now being mentioned as one of the countries with a top gymnastic coach.” He also used the opportunity to call on the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria to allow him to take on the responsibility of coaching of athletes for international championships. “I have an invitation to Canada to work as a gymnastics coach and also in South Africa. I’m considering my options now that I’m not being recognized in Nigeria.”