Ex-Olympian To Assist Athletes Ahead Tokyo 2020

 SUNDAY AKINTOYE

As part of his contribution ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, former Olympian, Isaac Uche has concluded plan to assist the athletes through the 1st Uche Isaac Sprint/Relay Athletics Championship scheduled for next year in Lagos.​

​ The maiden championship, which would hold on April 11, 2020 at the Yaba College of Technology Mini-Stadium, would see athletes compete in the 100m, 200m, 400m, relays and other activities.

​ According to the sponsor, Uche Isaac, the competition will help to prepare Team Nigeria athletics contingent for both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic games.

​ “I am tired of people blaming government or the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for the poor performance of our athletes in major games. Having benefitted in the past, l have decided to give my little contribution to put our athletes in good shape so that they can compete favourable with the other athletes in Olympics,” Isaac said.​

​ Isaac who is a current member Abia State Athletics Association, disclosed that the competition would be continuous, following what he described as huge demand across the country.

​ He however regretted the downward trend in Nigerian sprint events, especially among the male sprinters, and called for swift reversal.

​ “This is the reason I am urging the athletes to explore this opportunity to prepare themselves for major games,” the sponsor also said.​

​ Over 100 athletes from all over Nigeria will compete in the one-day All-Comers championship where cash and other prizes will be won.

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