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Team Anambra athletes are properly motivated says Onyedum
The Chairman of Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Patrick Onyedum has revealed that the athlete are properly motivated ahead of the 21st National Sports Festival Delta State.
Onyedum told newsmen on Thursday that Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo have promised to encourage athletes who wins medals for the state.
He said the leadership of the commission is focused on the grassroots and will continue to give opportunities to younger athletes.
Onyedum said, “Anambra athletes have been properl motivated ahead of the National Sports Festival. We ensured that the athletes had a befitting closed Camp before the festival proper and the state government made us comfortable.
“The Governor has informed the commission of his intentions to reward excellent athletes and those that wins laurels for the state.
“Some of the athletes participating in this year’s festival are those that won silver and bronze at past National Sports Festivals and I am optimistic that the athletes will land more gold medals”.
He further said, “I am focused on how to improve the grassroots sports in Anambra state. We have athletes scattered across the state and by the Grace of God, Anambra will once again be the ‘Mecca of Sports’ in Nigeria
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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