Nigeria, June 22 -- The founder of Zen Archery Club, Emmanuel Oyeleke, has described the successful staging of the 2026 Zen Archery Lagos International Open Tournament as proof that Nigeria can host world-class archery competitions, following the conclusion of the four-day event in Lagos.

The tournament, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, attracted athletes from Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Zimbabwe and Chad, making it the biggest edition of the competition since its inception.

Now in its third year, the Lagos International Open has grown from a modest international event into one of West Africa's emerging archery competitions, drawing elite competitors and strengthening the sport's profile in Nigeria.

Reflecting on the com...