Raising the Nigeria flag at high altitudes, team Nigeria, currently participating in the Chovken World Championship 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan has so far won the two matches played in the ongoing tournament which commenced on Monday, June 10, and would end tomorrow (Sunday), June 16.
The ancient sport of Chovken is a team sport similar to Polo. It is played by horse riders with sticks competing to hit a small ball into a goal post. One match consists of two halves, each lasting 15 minutes of effective play time. Four players per team, with substitutes allowed. No handicap scale is being used, and every team can be accepted. Teams are encouraged to have a similar skill level. Polo Team handicap of 2-4.
According to the information provided in a statement signed by the Media Assistant to Vice President, African Region, International Chovken Federation, Joesef Karim during the week, there are 10 participating countries at the ongoing 2024 Chovken World Championship namely, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Malta, Kuwait, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Poland, Germany and Nigeria and so far Nigeria beats Germany 5:0 and then beat Poland 4:1. Team Nigeria also played against Morocco and Kuwait.
Team Nigeria players are Yusuf Bello, Shehu Kangiwa, Mukhtar Adhama and Abdulmalik Badamasi. The Nigerian team is led by Nura Sani Kangiwa, the patron of NSK Polo team and Resort. Kangiwa is the Chairman, African Region, of the International Chovken Federation. He is also the President of Nigeria Polo Federation.
The other Team Nigeria official is the Vice President, Nigeria Polo Federation, Abdulkarim Jibrin.
