President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAF), Chief Mrs. Chinoye Aliyu, has praised the regular development of swimming and different aquatic sports activities within the nation, describing the game’s progress as exceptional at each the state and continental ranges.
Talking on the swimming occasions of the ninth Nationwide Youth Video games in Asaba, Delta State, Aliyu expressed delight on the large turnout of athletes and taking part states.
She famous that the event displays the dedication of the federation and state governments in selling aquatics.
“I’d price the aquatics occasion very excessive as a result of plenty of states participated. We on the Nigeria Aquatics Federation are getting it proper. We’ve grown, we’re doing nicely, and we’re performing on the continental stage,” she stated.
Aliyu reserved particular reward for Lagos State, which dominated the competitors with 19 gold medals.
She recommended the Lagos State Authorities for successfully deploying its sources to drive aquatic sports activities success.
The NAF president additionally hailed the organisers of the Video games for a seamless and well-coordinated competitors, applauding the usage of an Olympic-size swimming pool.
“The amenities we’ve got listed here are normal. That is an Olympic-size swimming pool, and we’ve got used all of the parameters of the Olympic Video games to organise the occasion,” she said.
Highlighting efforts to maintain teaching excellence,
Aliyu revealed that the federation has launched a biennial teaching course, which is obligatory for all aquatics coaches in Nigeria.
She additional known as on the federal government, company our bodies, and well-meaning people to help the federation’s drive to improve swimming amenities throughout the nation.
“We have to step up and improve our swimming amenities in order that we may be on the identical stage with the world,” she emphasised.
