The Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mrs. Modupe Omonigbehin has expressed satisfaction with the performance of his state in the ongoing Games, which will end on Friday.
Omonigbehin noted that the athletes have proved themselves beyond her expectations, adding that the state may come second at the end of the championship.“I’m quite impressed with the performance of our students. We have won some medals in some events and we can still win more before the tournament ends on Friday,” she said.Omonigbehin said that the DAWN Games has lived up to expectations in the area of organisation.
She commended the Lagos State Government for its effort to make the tournament a huge success.She said that the sports facilities put in place by host helped the athletes to perform better and urged other regions in Nigeria to organise an event that will make their athletes prepare for National Sports Festival and future national competitions.
Despite the fact that Team Ondo failed to participate, Omonigbehin said their absence has not really affected the DAWN Games and believes that Team Ondo will take part in the next edition.
