Quarter-miler Hafson Majekodunmi is still revelling in joy of her silver medal feat in the women’s 400m event at the recently concluded CAA U-18/20 Championships in Abeokuta.
Majekodunmi who ran 54.43s in the final, said the support received from her family was invaluable to her outstanding performance.
“My parents came to cheer me on, so I didn’t want to disappoint them,” she said.“ I don’t want to disappoint them because they left their offices to watch my race.
“I was really happy because I wasn’t expecting that performance but at the very least all thanks to God.”
While Chioma Nwachukwu won gold for the hosts, Nigeria in 52.47s, Majekodunmi came second with a time of 55.31 while Ethiopia’s Bancharem Bikes was third.
Speaking further, Majekodunmi stated that the championship was a success, adding the organisers did all in their power to make sure that African youths had the platform to showcase their talents.
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“It was good and you could say, excellent, because of what we were expecting from Africa.”
The quarter-miler also extended thanks to the athletics followers who turned up at the MKO Abiola Stadium in support of Team Nigeria: “Thank you so very much, for the support and cheering us on.”
She also lauded the organisers of the championship as well as the AFN for the new Puma kits , noting that the tartan tracks at the MKO Sports Arena in Abeokuta were thoroughly maintained.
“Oh my God, it (Puma kits) really helped us, it’s a very good make. It looks good on me too, so I love it,” she said. “Thank you so much.
“I really appreciate you and not only me but also my teammates. We appreciate you, to Puma thank you for sponsoring us we really appreciate you because your outfits are something else.”
Majekodunmi stated that the powerful strides she has made at the combined championships in Abeokuta has given her career the needed boost.
“I hope to be an Olympian because next year, we have the World Youth Olympics so I see myself there. So I’ll be training hard, in a few weeks’ time, we have the national trials and I’m going there again to try my best.”