Int’l Para Powerlifting Tourney: Foreign Athletes Hail Lagos Hospitality

Posted on January 30, 2019

Emmanuel Tettey Oku from Ghana

As curtains fall on the International Para-Powerlifting Competition on Wednesday, foreign para-lifters taking part in the tournament have described the hospitality from the Lagos State Government as excellent.

The competition, which started on 24th January is being competed by para powerlifters from Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania, Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire.

Some of the athletes who spoke on their experience and the exposure they are getting from the event going on at Oriental Hotel Lagos, said that they were so overwhelmed with the organisational arrangement put in place and more importantly by the conducive environment provided by the Lagos State Government.

The week-long championship was supported by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission with provision of accommodation, feeding, medical, transportation, security, ceremonial, venue and facilities.

One of the participants from Ghana, Emmanuel Tettey Oku said: “the hospitality of Lagos State officials throughout our stay in Lagos for the competition is marvellous. Our stay is memorable and I am looking forward to coming back to Lagos in the very near future.”

A para-powerlifter from Cote d’lvoire , Ano Adou Herve said: “I am happy to be here in Lagos for this Invitational Competition. The good hospitality of the people of Lagos and Lagos officials is commendable.”

Executive Chairman of Lagos State Sport Commission, Dr.Kweku Tandoh noted that government is very proud of supporting the Lagos 2019 International Para-powerlifting Competition.

“We are very proud of being part of the hosting of this competition in Lagos. Our sport loving Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode is very passionate about promoting all sports”, Tandoh said.