Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Catchball Federation (NCF) on Thursday took a major step toward grassroots sports development and female empowerment by introducing Catchball to young girls in Mushin, Lagos State.
The initiative, held at the Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) Centre, aimed to inspire and engage girls through the team sport, known for promoting inclusivity and community building.
Coordinated by Kaosara Valentine, the programme received support from Tolani Ogundimu of the Ministry of Women Affairs under WAPA. Notable figures in attendance included NCF President and CEO, Mr. Bola Babarinde, and Itohan Imoisili, who represented the Federation.
In his address, Babarinde emphasized the transformative potential of Catchball for young girls and its broader benefits to society. He noted that beyond physical activity, the sport can influence families, strengthen communities, and contribute to national development, while also creating avenues for international exposure.
“We believe Catchball will empower young girls to stay active, dream big, and make meaningful contributions to their communities,” he said.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the girls, and the NCF confirmed that structured training sessions would commence soon to build on the momentum.
