The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the approval of the National Council of Sports for a landmark policy that formally criminalises and institutionalizes sanctions against age falsification in Nigerian sports.
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According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press, at the NSC, the new policy was endorsed at the 2nd National Council on Sports held in Calabar.
The NSC describes the policy as the strongest and most comprehensive reform ever implemented to confront age cheating—a practice that has embarrassed the nation, derailed genuine talent development, and severely damaged Nigeria’s international image for decades.
The newly approved sanctions are wide-ranging and apply to virtually all parties involved in any form of age fraud, including: Athletes, Coaches, Team Officials, Officiating Officials, State Delegations, Administrators.
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