Athletes In High Spirit At RSUST Camp

About 2,000 athletes

camped at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) following congestion at the Games Village in Choba have lauded the Rivers State Government for responding to their plight.

Most of the athletes from Imo, Lagos and Ondo Sates told The Tidesports that they are quickly settling down and are in good spirits to win more medals for their states.

A golf player from Enugu State, Tobias Nnamani said the RSUST camp is cleaner and closer to their games venue, saying “we lost most of our matches when we were at Choba camp”.

Nnamani further stated that, “I wish they can extend the festival because here in RSUST we are enjoying ourselves.”

Emmanuel Onumajuru another golf player from Imo State said so far the RSUST Camp is the best considering the level of facilities provided including security and feeding.

He disclosed that they came into the camp three days ago but have enjoyed a cleaner environment and better security.

Expressing happiness for their relocation, Harcart Jackson, a young wrestler from Ondo State told Tidesports that the camp is more pleasant as there are enough water, light and good food for them.

A Kungfu coach for Lagos contingent, Femi Ajayi observed that the RSUST camp is far better than the Games Village considering the space and environment.

His words, “in the first week of our carnival we stressed but now we are enjoying our stay and not intimidated anylonger.”

Coach Ajayi argued that had it been they had conducive accommodation initially they would not have lost the gold medal in Kungfu.

He said the state only managed to win two medals including one silver bronze,” but we are hoping that kickboxing will give us the gold we deserve,” he added.