Children numbering up to 100 have received training in karting (motorsport) and competition in Abuja.
The training and competition were organised by a motorsport non-governmental organisation known as Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN).
The training included techniques and rules of kart racing both in theory and practical demonstration using e-karting and Go-Kart vehicles.
The four-day event took place in the premises of Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) while the fourth day, which was competition, took place at the Eagle Square Parking Lot, Abuja.
The event under the name ‘Karting in School Phase 2’ had about 100 participants, and was supported by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) through its FIA Sports Grant Programme hosted by ATCN in partnership with Abuja Enterprise Agency and Abuja Investment Company Limited.
Of the 100 children that participated in the competition, 16 were selected with the best 8 emerging out which the best 4 qualified for the final.
In the category of boys, the first prize went to 17-year-old Bassey Akilahyel, who emerged over all winner while Usman Suleiman and Muhammad Suleiman came behind as first runner-up and second runner-up, respectfully.
In the female category of the Karting in schools, 11-year-old Ummusalma Abdullateef was the winner, while Sunday 9th April, 2023 saw 18 students participate in the e-Sport. In e-Karting category, 12-year-old Abdullateef Junaid emerged overall winner, followed by Mubarak Muhammad and David Shaibu who came second and third, respectively.
President of ATCN, Mr Isaku Bamayi, in his closing remark, charged the kart drivers to “show dedication and commitment because the training and the outcome of the competition will definitely impart on your life, especially for those of you who want to obtain licence to participate in National and international competitions.”
