Camping
By Vivian Ibobo
Lagos, June 26, 2024 (NAN) Sunday Odebode, President, Paralympics Committee of Nigeria (PCN), on Wednesday in Lagos said their athletes for the upcoming Games in Paris had started camping ahead of the event.
Odebode added that the para-athletes and para-badminton players would be in Abuja for their camping, while the para-powerlifting and para-table tennis athletes would be in Lagos for the exercise.
”As you are all aware, the paralympic games is around the corner, and we at PCN are not leaving any stone unturned to ensure adequate preparations for our athletes, hence the decision to commence camping in earnest.
”This will put the athletes in good shape during the games where we hope to excel and make the country proud,” he said.
The PCN President also said its other federations would soon begin their camping once venues were secured.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the paralympic games will hold from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 in Paris.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Dianabasi Effiong
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