Record-breaking U18 and U20 athletes given heroic welcome by Sports Minister Dare

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Record-breaking U18 and U20 athletes given heroic welcome by Sports Minister Dare

Funmilayo Fameso 18:19 - 07.05.2023

The successful Nigerian contingents at the African U18 and U20 Championships in Zambia were greeted to heroic welcome by Sports Minister Sunday Dare.

Members of the victorious Team Nigeria contingents that had a successful outing at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18 and U20 Championships in Ndola, Zambia are back on the shores of Nigeria.

On hand to receive the youngsters at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos was the Honourable Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Mr Sunday Dare and some top officials of his ministry and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN).

The record-breaking athletes jubilating with Minister Sunday Dare

It was a moment of joy, ecstasy, and jubilation as the nation's junior Athletics team touched down in Lagos.

The Supporters Club were also on hand and on time in dishing out thrilling tunes as the contingent, led by their respective captains, came down from their aircraft to the warm embrace of Dare and other officials.

Some of the athletes jubilating at the Lagos Airport

Team Nigeria finished second position, behind South Africa, at the 2023 African Under 18 and 20 Athletics Championships, winning 17 Gold, 10 Silver, and 9 Bronze medals in Ndola.

The championship was held in Zambia, and had 39 African Nations participate. It combined both the Under 18 and 20 Championships.

Sports Minister Sunday Dare and the successful U18 and U20 athletes

The first batch of Nigerian contingent to the championship arrived in Lagos on Saturday afternoon.

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