By Nasiru Ibrahim
The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, GFN, has appointed Bala Magaji Juwara as the new Assistant Coach of the Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team.
Juwara, who is currently the Head of Technical of the Bauchi State Sports Council, is expected to bring his wealth of experience and expertise to the gymnastics national team.
The appointment unanimously approved by the GFN Executive Board at a meeting in Abuja, takes immediate effect and is for a period of 2 years from 2026 to 2028.
As Assistant Coach, Juwara is expected to contribute to improving the technical standards of the national team as well as support talents hunt of young gymnasts through the Federation’s“Catch Them Young” programme.
The GFN says the initiative is aimed at producing gymnasts capable of becoming African champions and to represent Nigeria at major international competitions.
The federation noted that the appointment further strengthens the country’s coaching structure as it continues to develop gymnastics from the grassroots to the national and international stages.