Abuja, Nigeria – (African Boulevard News) – Nigeria played host to its National Surfing Festival over the weekend from May 19th to the 21st in Tarkwa Bay, Lagos. Those who are familiar with the city know that Lagos is not exactly the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of surfing. However, the event organizers proved that the state has excellent surf spots that are ideal for surfing competitions.
The National Surfing Festival is a yearly event that brings together surfers from across Nigeria to compete and celebrate the sport. The Festival’s host, Tarkwa Bay, is a small beach community on the Lagos Island, and it’s a popular spot for surfers because of its lush waves, continuous swells, and gentle tide.
The three-day event consisted of different surfing categories, including longboarding, shortboarding, and bodyboarding. In addition, there was a range of age categories from juniors to seniors. Spectators were treated to an exciting display of talent and skill from both male and female surfers.
“I’m thrilled to see how this competition has grown over the years. Surfing is a relatively new sport in Nigeria, and it’s nice to see how it’s developing, ” said the event’s organizer, Mr. Tony Gray.
The event garnered a lot of attention and support from the Lagos community and surf enthusiasts across the country. Attendees praised the organizers and participants for putting on a fantastic display of Nigeria’s surfing culture and talent.
“I think it’s fantastic that this event is held in Tarkwa Bay. It brings together the community, and it’s a great way to promote the sport,” said one of the attendees.
Surfing is not a widely recognized sport in Nigeria, but events like the National Surfing Festival are helping to raise awareness and build the surfing culture. The sport is becoming increasingly popular in the country, and it’s only a matter of time before more surfers from Nigeria start to make waves on the international scene.
In conclusion, Nigeria’s National Surfing Festival held in Tarkwa Bay, Lagos, was a great success and shows that the country has excellent surf spots and talented surfers. The event has helped to raise awareness of the sport in Nigeria and promote the country’s surfing culture. It’s a great platform for surf enthusiasts to meet and showcase their skills, and it’s sure to grow in popularity in the coming years.
