Imo State is gearing up for the 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin, Edo State, the State Liaison Committee has kicked off athlete scouting and screening across all local government areas. Hon Obinna Onyeocha says they’re ready to bounce back stronger after last year’s outing in Uyo.
The Chairman of the State Liaison Committee, Hon Obinna Onyeocha told Journalists that the state is prepared and fully ready to improve on their last outing in Uyo.
The state is determined to improve on its performance at the maiden edition in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and has through the Commissioner for Sports, Hon Obinna Onyeocha urged the local government areas to ensure they registered the very best athletes that will participate in the state trials.
Onyeocha also revealed that they are working with the 17 accredited state sports associations and their coaches to ensure a successful scouting.
“We. In the State Liaison Committee has been working with recognised sports associations, and we have appealed to all local government areas to ensure the prompt registration of eligible athletes to guarantee full representation for the state”, Onyeocha told NDG Media.
In concluding, Onyeocha, declared that “Imo State is fully prepared for the Games, young talents from across the state have been identified and mobilised”.
Imo State athletes at one of the registration centres
