Skills
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu
Lagos, Dec. 20, 2018 (NAN) The Ondo State Table Tennis Association (OSTTA) says participation of its players in the just-concluded 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) has fortified their skills for future competitions.
The Head of OSTTA, Dotun Omoniyi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that the state team – three upcoming players – won a silver medal and a bronze at the festival.
NAN reports that the 19th NSF tagged ‘Abuja 2018 World Series Edition’ was organised by Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in the Federal Capital Territory from Dec. 6 to Dec. 16.
“I always give priority to the foundation of upcoming players and taking advantage of major national championships such as the NSF to expose them and fortify their skills.
“The experience they acquired by the virtue of their participation in the events is a great achievement which will add value to their development.
“This is in addition to medals won,” he said.
He told NAN that the state team members – Oladiran Joshua, Wale Fagbamila and Mati Taiwo – were committed and exhibited great potential to become world-class players.
The coach hailed the Ondo State Government for support for the development of the sport and ensuring the state’s participation in the NSF.
“The players are serious; I am encouraged by their commitment, and I am doing everything possible to make them to become world-class,” he said.
According to him, the players were happy to compete with their superiors, some of whom are foreign-based, as it increased their confidence and prepared them for future competitions. (NAN)
MIL/IGO
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Edited by Ijeoma Popoola