Ogun State Government has lauded the performance of its wrestlers at the recently concluded Governor Diri National Wrestling Championship in Bayelsa State, just as the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration's renewed its determination to give the athletes the needed support in their quest to win more laurels for the state at various competitions.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Dr Qudus Yusuf gave the reassurance in Abeokuta while receiving the victorious wrestlers from the the National Wrestling Championship, described the second overall position achieved by the Ogun state contingents to the competition that attracted top class wrestlers as commendable.
He commended the contributions of the Chairman, Wrestling Association, Dr Taofeek Babalola and members of the association towards the success story of the team at the competition.
Dr Yusuf encouraged the association not to relent in the efforts to ensure the sustainability of the feat in future competitions especially the forthcoming youth games and National Sports Festival.
The Chairman, Ogun state Wrestling Association, Dr Taofeek Babalola who presented the trophy to the Permanent Secretary said the association remained committed to the growth and development of the sports in the state
Dr Babalola who noted that apart from the second overall position, said Ogun state also won the best young athletes award in the competition.
No comments:
Post a Comment