The Sierra Leone Athletics Association (SLAA) president, Martin Momoh Bangura, visited the Police Field training facility recently to assess athletes who were invited to train ahead of the All-African Championship in Ghana. While he was there, President Bangura called the athletes’ efforts a “national service” and commended them for their dedication. The importance of performance and preparedness for selection was emphasised by him.
Even though not all of the athletes will be able to represent Sierra Leone in the forthcoming competition, President Bangura emphasised the importance of the athletes sticking together. He announced that training would be relocated to Bo City in an attempt to boost output.
Technical Director Harold T. Palmer and National Coach David Sawyer expressed concerns about how the training surface’s conditions might jeopardise both performance and safety, despite applauding the athletes’ perseverance and performance. They voiced hope for the chosen prospects’ success and supported moving training to Bo Mini Stadium to improve facilities.
Georgiana Sesay, the 200-meter sprinter for Sierra Leone, thanked President Bangura and the SLAA executives for bringing back the long-neglected tradition of athletes training before competitions. She expressed hope for medal success at the All-African Games and urged other athletes to keep aiming for success.
At the All Africa Games, Sierra Leone hopes to compete in several events, such as the 400-meter, middle- and long-distance races, 4×400-meter relay, and 4×400-meter mixed relay.
The athletes are committed to giving their all and representing their nation with pride, and they have the backing and direction of the SLAA leadership.
The athletes are now more motivated to train harder and aim for success at the upcoming All African Games thanks to President Bangura’s visit and encouraging words. The athletes’ commitment and perseverance, along with SLAA’s backing, will undoubtedly result in a successful performance from the Sierra Leone squad in Ghana.
