The Lagos leg of the MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays came to a grand conclusion on Saturday, April 12, after four days of thrilling track and field competitions.
Held across the Yaba College of Technology and University of Lagos sports complexes, the event showcased exceptional talent, with standout athletes like Lucy Nwankwo, Iyanuoluwa Bada, and Favor Ashe impressing in their respective categories. Notably, 13-year-old Michael Odogu broke a new high jump record, while the mixed 4 x 100m relay format made its Nigerian debut.
The closing ceremony, attended by prominent sporting figures, including Lekan Fatodu, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, and Chief Solomon Ogba, 1st Vice President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee, was a fitting end to the event.
In her remarks, Ugonwa Nwoye, Chief Customer Relations Officer at MTN Nigeria, reflected on the competition’s objective of nurturing future Olympians. She praised the athletes’ determination and the event’s impact on young people, saying, “You are seen, and your future is full of possibilities.”
Mary Onyali, five-time Olympian and MTN Champs ambassador, led the ceremonial procession, adding to the excitement. Fatodu, representing Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, congratulated participants, organizers, and supporters, highlighting the event’s role in shaping the next generation of sports stars.
He thanked MTN Nigeria for their commitment to sports development, describing them as a “transformational partner in nation building.”
The Lagos edition attracted over 2,500 entries from 155 schools, with athletes from Benin Republic, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire participating in the continental relays. As MTN Champs Season 3 continues, the grand finale is set to take place in Uyo from April 30 to May 3.
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