July 13, (THEWILL) — Delta Queens emerged winners of the 4th edition of the Grassroots Discovery of Women in Sports competitions tagged: Miss Amnesty Nigeria Basketball Championship, by defeating Divine Speed Academy, Warri, by 30–14.
The exciting final event for 2025 came to a conclusion on Sunday, as Delta Queens, Asaba, emerged as the winner of the Grassroots Discovery of Women in Sports
The Grassroots Discovery of Women in Sports was sponsored by the Tracy Macwary Foundation and was held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Sunday.
The basketball championship saw the best basketball teams from across Nigeria competing for honours.
This edition highlighted the impact of the championship, which had helped shape the lives of the girl child through sports.
This latest victory cemented Delta Queens’ position as one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history.
In the semi-finals, Discover Academy, Warri, defeated Bayelsa Queens by 24-23.
Ms Tracy McWary of Tracy McWary Foundation said that the participants embodied a spirit of competition that the championship fosters.
“To every player, coach, and supporter, your journey here is a testament to your hard work and commitment. I congratulate everyone”, she said.
She also commended them for their dedication to nurturing young talents.
McWary reaffirmed the purpose behind the Grassroots Discovery of Women in Sports as an empowerment initiative to lift women off the streets and also give them a sense of belonging in society.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
