Ondo State has emerged the winner of the second edition of Lagos State Invitational Artistic Gymnastic Championship which was held at the indoor hall of Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba.
The winners won 14 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals. The host, Lagos came second with 10 gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze medals. The third position went to Ekiti State, which won 4 gold and 2 silver medals.
Oyo State was fourth with 1 gold, 7 silver and 6 bronze medals, while Ogun State was fifth with 1 gold and three silver medals.
Deji Tinubu, the Special Adviser on Sports to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who is also the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, applauded the performance of the young gymnasts, describing them as the future of the nation. He said the plan of the Sports Commission is to organize regular competitions in all sports association, adding that effort would also be made to recognise exemplary talent among the athletes.
He said that in line with Governor Ambode’ vision for sports in Lagos, all hands are on deck to develop sports from the grassroots, appealing to corporate organisations to join hands with the state government in its efforts to develop sports. He assured Gymnastic association of the Commission’s support as Lagos has the best equipment in the sport than any other state in the country.
Chairperson of the association. Adebamike Oloko commended all the participants for demonstrating more skills. This, she said, will prepare the gymnasts for future challenges in the sports.