The Madojiemu Athletics championship is open only to schools in Edo State and according to organisers, all arrangements are in top gear as the schools are itching to participate in the meet meant to catch them young.
By Uzor Odigbo
Executive Chairman Edo State Commission, Yusuf Alli (a.k.a Skippo) has promised to provide an electronic timing device for the Princess Mabel Madojiemu Athletics Championships starting September 29 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City.
The former African long jump champion whose 8.27m record remained unbeaten for 30 years running made the gesture because of his desire to have the Championships meant for U-15 run according to world standards.
“It is part of my contribution towards the success of the championships. You never know if any of the kids can break a record and so if there is no acceptable timing device the efforts are of no use to us,” said Alli.
The championship is open only to schools in Edo State and according to organisers, all arrangements are in top gear as the schools are itching to participate in the meet meant to catch them young.
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The meet sponsor and former junior athlete herself Princess Mabel Madojiemu said she hopes to expand the competition to other States in the future based on the availability of resources.
Meanwhile, documentation of School kids is ongoing with a screening of Athletes planned for Monday and Tuesday next week.
Enthusiastic Athletes are putting their training together for brilliant outings. Edo State Sports Commission Chairman has been positive about having the school kids also compete fairly on tartan tracks such that they would be used to it as they grow as Athletes. To this end, sponsor, Princess Mabel Madojiemu has been commending colleagues and companies that have so far been identifying with the competition.