Bayelsa Govt Commends Kung-fu Athletes

The Bayelsa state deputy governor,Mr. Werinipre Seibarugu has praised the state kung-fu athletes for their good outing  in the on-going 17th national sports festival.

The state kung-fu athletes have so far won five  gold medals from the game  in the on-going festival.

Speaking when he visited the state contingent at the games village at the University of Port Harcourt on Monday,Seibarugu urged other athletes to emulate the kung-fu team during their events.

He said that it was worthy to note that of the 10 gold medals won by the state in the on-going festival, kung-fu contributed five of the medals .

He said it was a clear demonstration of the never say die spirit in Bayelsans.

‘’ Government will ensure that outstanding athletes are rewarded’’ he said.

The deputy governor urged the state contingent to stay away from acts that could bring disrepute to image of the state and ensure that they are good ambassadors of the state at the games.