Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu is a household name when it comes to the history of Badminton in Africa because of his commitment, consistency, dedication, passion and hard work. Apart from being an african badminton champion he has participated in a lot of tournaments and won medals. Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu received an honorary award by the Leadership newspaper as the best sports Man of the year in 2012 and has acquired a lot of professional diplomas and certificates in sports.
Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu started a sports foundation called Jinkam sports charity foundation and began a program titled Jinkam sports Initiative Taraba state.
Jinkam Sports Charity Foundation is a non religious and non-governmental organization aimed at reviving the deteriorating state of sports in Taraba state. Over the years sporting activities have been neglected in the state. However, it is very reasonable to assert that sports play a vital role in the development of every state or nation. Sports is very important as it benefits cannot be overemphasized. The organization intends to build young and vibrant sports men and women with passion and zeal. However, the success of every state comes when its citizens strive to contribute to the growth and development of the state. The reasons why I decided to focus on reviving sports are because sports are very pertinent and it also contributes immensely to the mental and physical health of individuals. Organized sports and exercise provides an important social context for tackling feelings of social isolation and depression, a factor in poor mental health. Again, research strongly suggests that sports and exercise can lead to the prevention of chronic diseases, diabetes, obesity, stroke, cardiovascular disease and even premature death. Jinkam Sports Charity Foundation is geared towards building a solid foundation for young sports men and women to become Champions.
Jinkam Sports Initiative Taraba state is a sports orientation exercise sponsored and pioneered by the former African badminton champion, Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu to reach out to schools within the state and encourage young talents to engage in sports. The program is aim at discovering and raising talented sports men and women from the grassroot level to professional level; making them to see future in sports and also encouraging them to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship. So far these are the number of schools that have benefitted from the ongoing program
1. Government Day Secondary School, Best Center Jalingo
2. Federal government girls college
3. Government Day Secondary School, Nukkai
4. Government Day Secondary School,Howai
5. Science Secondary School, Jalingo
6. Ruby peculiar college
7. Saint Monica Secondary School
8. Mafindi Academy, Jalingo
9. UMCN Orphanage home/school.
The former African badminton champion and team are working very hard to extend this program to other parts of the state.
By way of conclusion,The former African badminton champion Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu says he sees community development service as a thing of Joy because he is giving back what the community has given to him. Jinkam Sports Charity Foundation has an official page on Facebook and you can also contact the secretary for further inquiries and support through these numbers 08163582366, 0813 747 0484.
