Aishat Ahmed (middle) receiving her instant cash award from Dr Kweku Tandoh ,chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission (left), with Hajia Zanaib Saleh, Vice Chairman, Lagos State Karate Association.
When Aishat Ahmed was called out to receive a cash prize for winning silver medal in the female karate event, she was surprised.
She confessed to PM EXPRESS at the venue of the karate events at the ongoing National Sports Festival at Manbilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja that she did not know that a reward was in the offing for her.
“Honestly, I would have put more effort to win gold medal of my event.
” I want to thank Lagos State for appreciating me, it is a surprise reward. This award is a message to the athletes that Lagos state cares for us. They don’t make any promise without fulfilling it. I am happy for this, ” she said.
Another instant cash award was also given to Chizi Onyenekwe who won a bronze medial.
Karate events started on Wednesday with Lagos having prospects of winning more medals in the sports especially in the heavyweight categories.
Karate events end on Friday.
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