By Gracious Akujobi Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced that Delta State Government will host the 4th edition of the Warri relays and the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Golden Grand Prix in Warri on Friday June 13.
According to the AFN President, Solomon Ogba, the meet will surpass all other one-day meets ever organized on the African continent.
“This 2014 Warri Relays will be the biggest of all one-day meets ever organized in Africa, and we are especially proud to be the host”, he said.
He continued,“We have one hundred and one athletes coming from all over the world including Nigerian-born Asian champion, Femi Ogunode who represents Qatar. We also have Amantle Montsho of Botswana, a former 400m World Champion, confirmed for this event”.
This year’s event promises to showcase an array of top Nigerian and African athletes including Commonwealth gold medalist Tosin Oke, Amaechi Morton, former 400m World Champion, Amantle Montsho of Botswana, Femi Ogunode of Qatar, Kineke Alexander of St. Vincent and a host of other world-class athletes.
