2023 PARA GAMES: Over 100 OYO Contingents To Participate in Abuja
Over one hundred contingents from Oyo State which consist of athletes, coaches, sports officers, and other officials from Oyo State will participate in the forthcoming 2nd National Para Games that is scheduled to be held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory from 7th to 14th December 2023.
The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable, Miss Wasilat Adegoke dropped this hint today in Ibadan.
The Commissioner disclosed further that the 7-day tournament will involve all the states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory.
Oyo State athletes will feature in Para Athletics; Para Cycling; Para Swimming; Para Canoeing; Para Karate; Para Powerlifting, Para table tennis, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair tennis.
In her remark, Honourable Wasilat noted that Oyo State secured second overall position during the first edition of the Para Games held in April 2022.
” We are optimistic that our athlete will perform creditably well again, considering their level of adequate preparation and vigorous training they have embarked upon for the past six months”. She said.
The Honourable Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke is billed to address the Oyo State contingents at Adamasingba Sports Complex before their departure on Thursday.
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