Athletes preparing for the Commonwealth Games billed for April 2018 have intensified preparations in various camps across the nation.
NIGERIAN ATHLETES The Ministry of Youth and Sports began its first phase of camping on December 17, 2018 in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja.
Boxers, Table tennis and Para Table tennis players are camping in Lagos, the weightlifters are in Abuja while Port Harcourt is hosting Athletics and Para Athletics.
Speaking on activities at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Gymnasium where the boxers are currently training, the camp Commandant Dr. Segun Akinlotan said a total of 32 boxers and 4 coaches led by Tony Konyegwachie will camp till January 16, 2018 for the 1st phase.
According to Akinlotan, the boxers are in high spirit.
“The boxers and officials are in high spirit. Training kit including track suits, T-shirts, slippers and knickers have been supplied to the boxers. Feeding is okay and the atmosphere is generally conducive.
Commonwealth games 2018: Athletes intensify training in Abuja, Lagos, PH
