Six powerliffers from Rivers State have qualified for the first National Special Sports Athletic competition organized in Ibadan, Oyo state ahead of the 2012 Olympic games scheduled to hold in London next year.

The Tidesports gathered that the athletes who were successful in their various categories during the trail were Ivary .O. Nwaokorie, Happiness Nnadi, Omotala Falodun, Sade Ade, Oluwafemi Wilson Monday and Nee Kofejegede. Speaking in an interview with The Tidesports in Port Harcourt, one of the athletes, Ivary Nwaokorie disclosed that they were self-sponsored both in logistics, accommodation as well as registration for participation in the forthcoming 2012 Olympic games.

She explained that she came first in her 44kg category adding that the national powerlifting coach was fair and just in selecting the right athletes who qualified during the trail.

According to her, the athletes are expecting a circular for a competition outside the country in December, 2011 as part of preparation and selection for the 2012 olympic games.

When the competition finally comes up by December, 2011, I hope to defend my position and I know that with all my commitment to the sports and, hardwork I will qualify at the final hurdle to participate at the Olympic games”, Nwaokorie maintained.

It would be recalled that the special athletes sports held trial in Dubai amongst other African countries earlier this year and a Rivers State athletes came first.