Lastly, the yearly Authorities Faculty Ughelli (GCU) Relays is upon us. And for these rising athletes, who shall be flying the flags of their respective colleges, it’s time to push for the boundaries, whereas elevating their performances.
And to function motivational push in direction of aiming for larger heights and higher glory would be the pre-event session to be carried out by GCU Relays Ambassador, Olympian, Ruks Bazunu.
Additional to the search for technical perfection on the inter-collegiate meet is the well timed enter from Eire-based and erstwhile GCU Relays Ambassador, Orode Oyiki.
He counseled these concerned within the success of the GCU Relays, saying, “I wouldn’t know if we’ve secured the beginning gun and beginning blocks. These are related to the digital timing system together with the picture end digicam.”
Oyiki admonished the organisers on the necessity to seize sure primary features of recent day athletics meets, itemizing the pre-event clinic as a precursor.“Years again I noticed that almost all athletes had no correct spike footwear for the tartan tracks and plenty of couldn’t use any blocks. It exhibits that the fundamental/rudiments of athletics are unknown to many athletes at this degree. Will probably be good to do a clinic to introduce the athletes to the fundamentals,” the previous nationwide 110m hurdles champion suggested.
On this yr’s GCU Relays, holders, Federal Authorities Faculty, Warri, will lead over 30 colleges and 500 athletes to the mega occasion, holding right this moment. Will probably be streamed stay, courtesy of the offshore help offered by UK-based Historic Mariner, Mr. Lee Foss.
Digital timing units have been offered by Delta State Sports activities Fee’s Director Basic, Festus Ohwojero, who promptly accepted the discharge of the Timetronics for the occasion. Key to the GCU Relays is the revival of wholesome athletics rivalry amongst secondary colleges for nationwide unity.
