Director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has hailed what he described as early preparations of Nigeria’s contingent for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Sports247 reports that the former deputy governor of Edo State reckoned that putting preparations in place early and arranging a three-week pre-competition camp for the contingent in Aberdeen, Scotland are innovative steps towards garnering more medals in Glasgow.
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Shaibu also commended a presidential sendforth and official unveiling of Team Nigeria that was organised for the contingent on Thursdaay in Abuja, which he reasoned projected the athletes are capable of winning at least 20 gold medals in Glasgow.
“We thank God for the timely preparation, which is different from what we used to have. Just as we have charged the athletes, they should go there and win. Everything needed for their preparation and travel has been provided.
“It is now left for them to appreciate Nigerians and Nigeria by making us proud by winning medals. With what I have seen in them, I am confident they can return with 20 gold medals,” Shaibu submitted.
Sports247 gathered that the contingent was billed to leave Nigeria on Friday, straight to Aberdeen, Scotland, where they will have a three-week pre-competition training camp before moving to Glasgow.
