Organizers of the 2026 edition of the Southeast Under-15 Handball Championship has expressed high optimism in this year’s event, al the participating teams have continued to exhibit so much exuberance and enthusiasm
The competition which was already slated for 17th to 19th September, 2026 was change due to logistics and organizational rearrangements, with the tournament begining from today and will run through the 24th October, in Umuahia.
In a letter signed by the Secretary of the Lions and Grasshopper International Handball Legend, Anosike Chidimma, the competition is targeted at producing the next generation of players that will represent the region and the country at any major championships.
They warned that all the participating states should adhere to the rules and regulations governing the game, adding that strictly sanctions and disciplinary measures will netted out to any state or player that ierred.
The letter further stated that only players Under the age of 15 years (both boys and girls) are eligible to participate, reemphasizing that any player that has participated in any of the country’s league would be disqualified outrightly, which might even cause the team”s further participation.
In support of this year tournament, the teams will get free accomodations, receive free balls, certificates for all participants, with trophies and medals for outstanding performances, players and teams.
The five southeastern states who will battle each for the ultimate prize, will have the composition of 16 players, 2 coaches and a Secretary.
In a similar development, the Office of the Southeast Representative of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, will be holding an important meeting with the Chairmen of the five eastern states Handball Association on Friday, 23rd October, 2026.
The Office further disclosed that meeting will hold at the famous New Eastern Comfort Hotel, Umuahia by 11am, as critical issues concerning the development and improvement of the of the game will be discussed
The focal meeting of the meeting would centred on developing and improving on the quality and standard of the game in the region, coaching seminars/workshops, players welfare among others.
