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The victorious athletics team to the recently concluded National MTN CHAMPS\/MOC\/AFN championship in Benin City, Edo State has presented the overall best team trophy won by the team to the Bayelsa State Director of Sports,Sir Braveman Wodi.<\/p>\n
The team, led by the Vice Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, Dr. Kolawole Oredipe, captain, David Michael, coaches and officials of the Association made the presentation at his office in Yenagoa.<\/p>\n
Presenting the victorious Team Bayelsa, Dr. Oredipe, said the feat was as a result of hard work and dedication on the part of the athletes and coaches.<\/p>\n
He appreciated the Director of Sports, Sir. Wodi and Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali for their continued support and approvals in ensuring that the athletes participated at the event.<\/p>\n
Dr. Oredipe who is also the founder of SAMKAY Athletics Club, said the event served as a good preparation for the athletes ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival holding next month in Uyo and the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State in May.<\/p>\n
Responding, the Director of Sports, Sir. Braveman Wodi, who was elated, said the Sports Council and the ministry will continue to invest in athletics and the athletes to achieve set goals.<\/p>\n
Sir. Wodi commended Dr. Oredipe who was leader of the delegation to Benin, for his vision, dedication, and investment in athletics, which he noted is yielding positive results.<\/p>\n
He charged the athletes not to rest on their oars, calling on them to improve on their performance and replicate the dominance at the National Sports Festival.<\/p>\n
The Director of Sports also appreciated the coaching crew for working tirelessly and putting the athletes in the right shape for the MTN Champs where they emerged overall best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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