Oredipe Congratulates Bayelsa Athletes For Recording Success

 

Dr. Kola Oredipe, Vice-Chairman of Bayelsa State Athletics Association has congratulated Bayelsa athletes for doing well in the ongoing 

Athletics Federation of Nigeria

trials in Asaba stating that the state was on a journey to returning as power house of athletics in Nigeria.

Oredipe who was at the National Athletics trials Asabayi cheer up the 

athletes from Bayelsa State participating in the ongoing trials maintained that the athletes have recorded big wins in the sprints.

Dr. Oredipe motivating the athletes said the investments of the state government in track and field events were beginning to pay up, insisting that the coaches are working hard to produce more champions after Linda Eseimokumoh, Gloria Kemasuode, Tima Godbless and Victory Godah.

He said "Look at that 15-year old, Pere, a young girl, already dazzling on the track. She has got so much potential. The Association under the chairmanship of Godwin Oghogho, is getting it right at the moment. We are happy with the performance of our athletes to this national trial. We will continue to support the athletes in terms of training and welfare as well as provide more platforms for them to compete", Oredipe stated.

Recall that in the Junior Boys 100m, Team Bayelsa athlete, Tejiri Godwin emerged as the champion in this category, holding off Precious Aina to claim the first position in the final with a time of 11.04s (-2.2).

Aina settled for 2nd position in 11.09s while another Bayelsa athlete Michael David placed 3rd with a time of 11.20s. 

In the youth category, Ekowei-born 15 year old Perezide Sigah, dazzled on the tartan track from her heat up until the final to win the 100m title ahead of the National Youth Games champion, Lucy Nwankwo in a time of 12.51s.  

Nwankwo settled for 2nd place, running a new Personal Best of 12.66s, while Olatundun Muhammed-Raji came in 3rd, crossing the line in 12.72s. 

In the Long Jump Junior, Opinion Ebitimi Precious, won the male category with a jump of 7.35 metres.

In the 400m Junior, Goodluck Johnbull, powered home to 3rd position in the group A final.