By Gracious Akujobi The President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Solomon Ogba will lead the Nigerian track and field team to Mt.Sac Relays in Walnut, California, USA.
Tagged ‘the meet where the world best compete’ the Mt. Sac Relays is part of the AFN’s build up for the IAAF World Relays in Bahamas next month and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland in July.
The meet starts on Thursday with the nation’s best and captain of Team Nigeria track and field team, Blessing Okagbare among those that will represent Nigeria.
Okagbare, a double world champion medallist is likely to compete in the individual event and also anchor the 4x100m women relay team.
Gloria Asumnu who made the final of the 60m at the Sopot 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships is also in the team. Obinna Metu who won the 100m over the weekend at the Abuja Golden League will also be in Walnut.
Also in the team are Amaechi Morton whose blistering anchor ensured the Nigeria 4x400m quartet set a new Africa record at the Sopot 2014 World Indoor.Regina George, a quarter-miler, Nicholas Imhoapermhe, Chukwudike Harry, and Noah Akwu.
Others are Abiola Onakoya, Isah Salihu, Orukpe Erayoka, Stephanie Kalu, Khadijah Suleiman, Peace Uko, Omolara Omotosho, Bukola Abogunloko, Folashade Abugan, Josephine Ehigie, Benjamin Ada and Ossai Rita.
The coaching crew are Daniel Etsebiminor, Eric Campbell, Gabriel Okon,Victor Omagbemi, and Maurice Greene, while Olumide Bamiduro, the Secretary General of AFN is the team secretary.
AFN President, Ogba told Prompt News that participating in Mt. Sac Relays and other meets across America is to get our athletes ready for the IAAF World Relays in Bahamas next month and the Commonwealth Games.
“Apart from giving our athletes training grants, we must also ensure that they compete in the best meets against tough opposition, so that by Commonwealth Games, they will be in top shape”
This edition of Mt. SAC Relays is the 56th in a row that the very best athletes in track and field will gather in Walnut.
