By Kennedy Onwunali
Imo State has intensified preparations for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games billed to hold in Edo State, with athletes across various sports stepping up training programmes ahead of the competition.
A visit to training venues across the state showed increased activities among athletes and coaches, as teams in athletics, football, basketball, handball, table tennis and taekwondo intensify preparations to represent the state at the regional sporting event.
Coaches and trainers have been working assiduously with athletes to improve their fitness level, technical abilities and team coordination.
Athletics athletes are currently focusing on speed, endurance and discipline, while the football team has stepped up tactical drills and physical conditioning to enhance performance.
Basketball players, Viva Herbert and Chukwueze Obi, expressed excitement at the opportunity to represent the state, assuring that the team is fully committed to achieving positive results at the games.
Similarly, handball players Lucky Udo and Chiyere Okeke said the team has intensified training sessions with determination to make Imo State proud.
Table tennis player, Udochukwu Udaku, expressed confidence in her preparation, stating that she is certain of finishing the competition with a podium performance.
Taekwondo athletes are concentrating on strength, flexibility and technical discipline, while Tony Ibe pledged to deliver an impressive performance, expressing confidence in his readiness for the competition.
Athletics athletes, Uche Vivian and Nomso Chukwuocha, described participation in the games as an opportunity to gain exposure and improve their sporting careers.
Officials have urged the athletes to maintain discipline and remain focused as the state targets an impressive performance at the Niger Delta Games.
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