Algeria School Sports Games: Team Nigeria Contingents Arrive Home, Finish 4th Overall

Algeria School Sports Games: Team Nigeria Contingents Arrive Home, Finish 4th Overall

Precious Oham

Athletes and officials of the Nigeria school sports contingents have successfully returned home after an impressive showing at the inaugural School sports games in Algeria, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The team amassed 25 medals in total and finished forth overall at the games.

According to the Team Captain Miracle Ezechukwu, "this is an international exposure for us as athletes and we will come better in the future. I want to use this opportunity to thank the National sports commission who gave us the opportunity to represent our father. It is a rare opportunity and a dream come through flying out of the country in the green and white colours.

"Long ago I have been watching athletes traveling and I never knew that I will not only travel out to represent Nigeria but also captain Nigeria. I am very proud of my achievements having won two gold medals and one silver at the competition", she said.

Nigeria will be the host of the second edition of the Games in 2027 after winning the bid from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).