The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, @lf_champ has reiterated the support and commitment of the state as athletes intensify preparations for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged "Gateway Games" scheduled to take place in Ogun State.
He made the statement at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, while announcing "open and close camp" as athletes gear up for the festival coming up in the two weeks.
While saluting the athletes' courage, commitment, efforts, and dedication, Fatodu vowed that the state government will continue to work to ensure that their outing at the Games will be top-notch.
Fatodu said, "I will continue to push on your behalf so that you will continue to get what you deserve. Your tireless efforts, dedication, and commitment would be constantly appreciated by the state. I pray and hope we are going to get a way out as we are working assiduously to emerge better.
"There will be improvement in supporting the needs of associations. This is the best team anybody can have, and I am proud of team Lagos as the most competent, prestigious, and enviable team that anybody can present “
Speaking further, he noted that the state will continue to encourage athletes in terms of standard facilities and equipment and their welfarism will prioritized and taken care of as the state is working assiduously to ensure a seamless outing at the national championships in Ogun State.
The DG LSSC announced that instant awards - a reward system for outstanding performers -will be presented across all sports.
Team Lagos captain, Olowolayemo Adewale Sikiru, appreciated the sports commission under the leadership of DG LSSC, Lekan Fatodu, for its quick interventions in attending to the needs of athletes as they prepare for the NSF. He said all athletes will continue to make the state proud and behave in accordance with the rules of the Games.
As the 22nd National Sports Festival moves closer, Lagos athletes are preparing to represent the state at the Biennial Games. The level of their preparation across the disciplines it showcases the state's spirit of excellence in terms of sports and talent development.
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