Nigeria to feature in seven events at 2015 Special Olympics

The Lagos State Committee for Special Olympics said on Wednesday that Nigeria would feature in seven of the 26 events at the 2015 Special Olympics, scheduled for Los Angeles, United States.

Olawunmi Makinde, the coordinator of the committee, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone that the events were athletics, basketball, table tennis, swimming, badminton, soccer and cycling.

Makinde, who said the committee had begun preparation to ensure a successful outing at the Games, noted that early preparation would guarantee winning more medals at the competition.

The coordinator said part of the preparations for the international competition was the regional competition for special athletes held in May in Ogun.

She added that the forthcoming national games for special athletes scheduled for 2014 in Lagos would also serve as preparation ahead of the competition.

“The Games will further expose the athletes to intensive training and rigorous exercises to equip them with the skills needed to excel at the competitions.

“I can truly say that special athletes from schools in Lagos would be among the few that will make the national team because of their commitment to training,” she said.

 

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