Wahid Oshodi reacts to Sportsville award nomination
Wahid Oshodi, President of the International Table Tennis Federation Africa, has expressed his surprise at being nominated for the Sports Personality of the Year at the sixth Sportsville Special Recognition Awards. He shared that he has always performed his duties without seeking attention and feels grateful for the recognition. Oshodi highlighted the progress made in table tennis in Nigeria and Africa and appreciates that his efforts are being valued. The upcoming awards event is set to be chaired by Larry Izamoje on March 28, 2026.
Match highlights
- Wahid Oshodi did not expect his nomination for the Sports Personality of the Year category.
- He emphasized that he has always worked quietly and is grateful for the recognition from Sportsville.
- Oshodi acknowledged the progress of table tennis in Nigeria, Africa, and globally.
- He was recently appointed as the first African director on the board of World Table Tennis.
- The 2026 Sportsville Special Recognition Awards will be held on March 28, 2026, chaired by Larry Izamoje.
