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Grace Anigbata, one of the athletes who will represent Nigeria at the upcoming African Confederation of Athletics (CAA) Championship, says she will make the Nigeria proud of the competition.
"Asaba 2018" is scheduled from August 1 to August 5 at Stephen Keshi stadium, Asaba, Delta, with no less than 42 participating countries.
Anigbata, a 20-year-old triple and high jumper, said Tuesday in Lagos that she was happy to represent the country at the continental championships.
"I am super excited, I thank God and my country for giving me such an opportunity."
"One thing I know for sure is that I am going to make every effort to Asaba. "
" I will make sure that my country and my family She said that she would do her best to make sure that she jumped 14m in the triple jump for which she had been registered with Blesssing Ibukun
. "My target is 14m and I know that with God, proper training and luck, I'll get there," Anigbata said.
She said that in the next five years, she hopes to be among the best contenders at international competitions
"In the next five years, I see myself going out for diamond leagues; I want to see myself competing in The best encounters in the world.
"I hope to have the opportunity to be admitted to a school abroad to improve my performance," she added.
Why she liked the high jump, the athlete said: "The high jump is an interesting event; people think it is difficult, but it is not the case.
"When you start training for the high jump, it does not help you; As a jumper in height when you cross the top of your jump, no height can be a problem for you.
"It's just to tell your mind that you can do that."
The athlete who began his 2014 career, said his target for the high jump was to set a new personal best. (NAN)
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