Edith CHUKU
Overwhelmed by their performance at the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, in Ogun State, Team Rivers has been highly commended by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, Rivers State chapter.
SWAN hailed the team for what it described as their exceptional and impressive performance during the match.
This was noted in a statement by the SWAN state chairman, Cyril Dum Wite and secretary, Mr. Tonye Orabere, on Thursday.
The statement read “the association noted that your commitment, dedication and teamwork have made this significant impact that yielded the good performance which placed you fourth on the medal table with a total of 199 medals, 76 gold, 58 silver and 65 bronze.
“SWAN Rivers State use this medium to extend its commendation to the director of administration ministry of sports in the State, Mrs Ibiwari Wokoma, who is the acting Permanent Secretary for her commitment and contributions in all ramification towards achieving the feat.
“We equally applaud the state government for its pragmatic approach towards developing young sports men and women, hence the release of funds for camping and attend the festival on time.
“However the association also called on both athletes and coaches not to relent but continue to make the State proud by improving themselves through adequate training. Once more congratulations.”
