NSF crucial to discovering Cycling talent —–CFN President
By Aderonke Ojo
The President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), Giandomenico Massari, says the biennial National Sports Festival (NSF) is a vital platform for developing cycling and discovering new talents nationwide.
Massari said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said that the festival promotes healthy competition among athletes and provides an opportunity for talent identification.
“The federation is concerned about performance assessment among junior male and female cyclists,”he said.
According to Massari, competition like the NSF is essential for athletes to showcase their skills and evaluate their performance levels.
“The event brings together cyclists from different regions, creating a platform for assessing abilities and discovering emerging talents.
“The NSF aligns with the CFN’s goals of nurturing and developing cycling talents.
“The participation of athletes from 17 states demonstrates growing interest and investment in the sport.
“I specially thank the state participating in cycling for giving an opportunity to their athletes to participate in cycling event.
“The event gave birth to new generations of cyclers that we need to nurture for future international encounters,”he said.
He praised the setup, where states sponsor their athletes, and the Ogun State government and NSF organizers handle logistical arrangements, supporting the growth of cycling.
“The competition is necessary to assess an athlete’s progress, alongside training.
” Participating in events like the NSF helps Nigerian cyclists grow and prepare for higher levels of competition.
NAN reports that the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games was held in Ogun from May 16 to May 30.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Joseph Edeh
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