Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade is heaping praises on Team Nigeria’s Pre-Commonwealth Games training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a verdict that it ‘offers facilities that meet highest international standards.’
Sports247 reports that, as Nigeria’s athletes, coaches and officials settle down for a three-week-stay, Olopade eulogised the base, which is officially known as Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV), adding that it is a renowned high-performance facility with an ideal environment to fine-tune Team Nigeria’s preparations.
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Olopade added that the base will also accord Nigeria’a competitors the opportunity to properly acclimatise to conditions in Scotland, ahead of the multi-sports event, before which he further stated importance of the country’s athletes using world-class facilities during the last lap of their preparations.
The NSC’s DG also expressed confidence that all of Nigeria’s competitors will be ready to perform at their peak once the Games begin, and he further disclosed, “Our focus in this final preparation phase is ensuring every athlete has access to the best possible training environment.
“Aberdeen Sports Village offers facilities that meet the highest international standards, and we are confident our athletes will make the most of this final preparation period. We remain optimistic about Team Nigeria’s prospects in Glasgow and wish every athlete an injury-free and successful campaign.”
Independent checks by Sports247 revealed that the complex, which is located along Linksfield Road AB24 5RU/Regent Walk, is Scotland’s leading centre for sporting events, fitness activities and lifestyle.
Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) houses multiple facilities that include an IAAF accredited 400m athletics track, UK Athletics accredited indoor terrain, an Olympic standard aquatics centre, gymnasium and exercise classes.
A promotional spot about ‘ASV’ noted in part: “The village offers a truly inspirational space for all. Our mission, put simply: To encourage as many people as possible, regardless of age or ability, to use our exceptional facilities.
“(This we do) by promoting the message that belonging to a sporting club or group, or exercising regularly in whatever way you choose, will always leave you feeling better. Within ASV, experiences are made.
“These can’t simply be measured by numbers through the doors, but by the hundreds of smiles that break out every day. These countless experiences will be constantly refreshed and developed to meet the diverse needs and expectations of our users.”
