By Ekemini Akpan
Victorious team Akwa Ibom athletics contingent to the Edo2020 National Sports Festival were on Wednesday 2June, 2021 hosted to a reception and cash gifts at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
In the reception facilitated by the vice chairman Akwa Ibom State Athletic Association, Engr. Nyakeno-Abasi Patrick Akpan and Engr Akaneye Ntuk, for the contingents, gold medals smile home with 50 thousand naira each, silver medalist went home with 30thousand naira each while bronze medalists got 15 thousand naira each.
Members of the team were not left out of the cash gifts as they were given consolatory monies.
Speaking, Engr. Nyakeno-Abasi expressed profound joy towards the victory that was won in Benin City by the Athletes representing Akwa Ibom in the sport festival.
He admonished the Athletes to stand firm, be resolute about their passion, dreams and talents as that will be the force that will propel them to go forward when it seems like what they ventured into is not forthcoming.
"Talent can't be hidden. Today Imaobong is now an international figure sought after by 12 schools in the United States and we are all aware of how she started.
" I want to thank Coach Janet Edet, for accepting to house her and I urge all of you not to dwell in the present situation you are faced with but rather look at the brighter side of what tomorrow will bring".
Also speaking, a member of the Athletic Association board, Engr Akaninyene Ntuk thanked the Athletes for not just representing Akwa Ibom State but bringing medals to the state stating that it was a product of hard work.
Ntuk encouraged the athletes to be steadfast and committed to trainings as all hands were on deck to ensure that their welfare, both financially and physically were properly taken care of to boost their athletic career.
Also, Comfort James who won two silver medals in the 1500 meters and 800 metres who responded on behalf of the Athletes, expressed gratitude to Engr Nyakeno-Abasi whom she referred to as Uncle Napa for his unfaltering support towards the Akwa Ibom Athletes.
She also thanked Engr Akaninyene Ntuk, and all the coaches who trained them tirelessly for the Sport Festival in Edo State.
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