Soludo Welcomes Anambra Contingent From National Sports Festival HELD IN DELTA
The Anambra State contingent to the National Sports Festival have arrived the State, after a successful outing in Asaba, Delta State,
The Contingent comprising 249 persons, including two hundred and four (204) Athletes and forty-five (45) officials, departed Awka for Asaba on November, 29, 2022.
The team which participated in twenty-one (21) events, won a total of thirty-nine (39) medals including six (6) gold, nine (9) silver and twenty-four (24) bronze.
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has congratulated the contingent for lifting the Spirit of Anambra high and conducting themselves in a manner deserving of a true onye Anambra.
A Press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, noted that the outing did not take notice of any scandal or doping, for which they must be congratulated for being well behaved.
Aburime said, “While it is important to note with pride that the team was able to sustain its record at the last festival held in Edo State, the Governor is proud to welcome the contingent for being exceptional both off and on the field during the games.
“Under the government of Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the foundation for rounded sports development has been elevated to unprecedented heights and it will continue to grow in the coming years.