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… Described Okowa as a Visionary Leader
PRESIDENT, International Federation of Athletics Federation (IAAF), Lord Sebastian Coe described the Senior African Athletics Championship (ASAC) as an event cherished by sports fans.
Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Tuesday, the IAAF Chief, accompanied by the President of the African Athletics Confederations, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, has described Okowa as a visionary leader for agreeing that Asaba hosts the championship that will see athletes from 52 African countries fighting for the laurels of tomorrow at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Lord Coe, "this is an important moment for athletes from all over Africa, the championship is something we cherish a lot and this championship has produced great athletes who became world champions. "
"The IAAF is grateful to the host city, the state, and the political leaders for their support of the championship.Sports need visionary leaders like Governor Okowa and we are grateful that the stadium is ready and that it will be used for so many other competitions for years to come, "said the president of the IAAF. "Sport is very important, it keeps people healthy and helps to redirect the energy of our young people to positive commitments, we encourage school sports to," he said, adding that "the The organization of this type of championship is exciting and we hope it will encourage our staff and that it will do its best in the sport because it is the first time Asaba and our state. "[19659002]
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