Staff Akwa Ibom athletes have been urged to show their value because the state carried out a complete screening forward of the South-South Nationwide Youth Video games elimination, set to start tomorrow in Uyo.
The train, held on the West Itam Sports activities Centre, was organised by the state’s Native Organising Committee (LOC) and supervised by the Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry of Sports activities, Mrs Rosemary Ubia. The screening aimed to verify the eligibility of all athletes and guarantee they meet nationwide requirements earlier than representing the state.
Addressing coaches and sports activities affiliation secretaries, Mrs Ubia counseled Governor Umo Eno for his dedication to youth empowerment by means of sports activities, noting that the chance supplied should be embraced absolutely. She additionally praised the Honourable Commissioner for Sports activities, Elder Paul Bassey, for his management and dedication to sports activities improvement underneath the Come up agenda, particularly in bettering athlete welfare and morale.
Mrs Ubia thanked the athletes for his or her self-discipline throughout the screening and charged them to offer their greatest throughout the eliminations.
“You have to show your value throughout the elimination to earn your home within the Nationwide Youth Video games correct later within the month,” she stated.
Athletes from soccer, basketball, handball, softball, seaside volleyball, cricket, male volleyball, and rugby had been screened. Members of the LOC current included Mrs Bridgid Otton, Mrs Catherine Ewa, Comrade Kufre Etukudoh, Mr Victor Owokure, Elder John Udo, Mr Stephen Ekpe, Pastor Emmanuel Ebong, Mr James James, and Coach Daniel Umoette.
The LOC described the screening as very important to the crew’s preparation, including that focus will now shift to last coaching and tactical readiness. They assured stakeholders of sufficient logistical and technical assist to make sure a profitable event.
Different South-South states are anticipated to reach in Uyo tomorrow for the eliminations, which kick off on Saturday.
