Enugu wins 1st Akanu Ibiam Athletics Championships

Anambra came second with four gold, six silver and four bronze medals, while Ebonyi won only six bronze medals to clinch the third position in the competition concluded on Saturday in Enugu. The Coordinator, NSC South-East Zone I, Stanley Okebugwu, said the championships were successful with great significance. Okebugwu told newsmen in Enugu that he […]

Anambra came second with four gold, six silver and four bronze medals, while Ebonyi won only six bronze medals to clinch the third position in the competition concluded on Saturday in Enugu.

The Coordinator, NSC South-East Zone I, Stanley Okebugwu, said the championships were successful with great significance.

Okebugwu told newsmen in Enugu that he was impressed with the performance of the youth selected from secondary schools in the zone.

“I am happy that the championships were successful. At least, we are able to discover a girl from Anambra and a boy from Enugu.

“I believe they will do well in future if further groomed,” he said.

The coordinator promised that the competition would be an annual event.

Johnny Igboka, a national coach in track and field, thanked the Commission for giving youths the opportunity to show their talents.

Emmanuel Utobo, the Ebonyi State Director of Sports, advised youths to always come out to display their talents in any competition. (NAN)