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Minister charges Para-Athletics team to be worthy  ambassadors

Ezekiel Johnson
Ezekiel Johnson
Sunday Dare

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has charged Nigerian Para-Athletics team to Notwil, Switzerland  to be worthy ambassadors of the country.

The team seeks to qualify  for the 2020 Paralympics  taking place in  Tokyo later in the year.

The minister gave the charge when he bade farewell to  the team for the qualifiers on Sunday through  the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

“Nigeria is solidly behind your bid for qualification for the Para- Atheletics  event in Notwil,  Switzerland. There is no doubt about your abilities which you have always  proved over the years. You must be worthy  ambassadors  of our dear country by conducting yourselves  very well to  attain the best standards for qualifiers.

“Don’t be distracted, Nigerians  are solidly  behind you. You have always made us proud and we are confident  that you will not disappoint this time by reaching the qualification threshold. We have done our bit, now the ball is in your court to ensure that Nigeria’s flag flies high.”

10 athletes will be seeking to qualify in the Para-Athletics  event taking place from 11th  to 17th May 2021 at Notwil Switzerland.

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