MTN Champs Season 3 to Commence in Benin with 2,056 Athletes

The MTN Champs Season 3 begins today in Benin with 2,056 athletes competing. Bambo Akani, CEO of Making of Champions, highlighted the role of this championship in identifying young talent. MTN and local authorities, including the Edo Sports Commission, support this notable event, aiming to foster future athletic champions in Nigeria.

A noteworthy event, the MTN Champs Season 3, is set to commence in Benin with 2,056 athletes participating in various track and field competitions. This three-day event was publicized by Bambo Akani, CEO of Making of Champions (MOC), during a recent press conference. MOC, as an essential partner of MTN for this event, underscores its commitment to discovering and nurturing young athletic talent.

The inaugural season of MTN Champs also took place in Benin, where numerous young athletes were discovered, with some now receiving full athletic scholarships in the United States. Akani expressed optimism that many rising stars from this year’s competition would achieve significant success on both national and international platforms.

Osaze Ebueku, Senior Manager of Sponsorship and Go-To-Market at MTN, emphasized the organization’s dedication to fostering young athletes, comparing them to rough diamonds being refined into future champions. His enthusiasm about scouting for commendable talent in Benin reflects MTN’s ongoing commitment.

Amadin Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, highlighted the government’s determination to promote grassroots sports development. He noted that Governor Monday Okpebholo had authorized the use of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the event and made provisions for logistical support, ensuring a successful and impactful championship in Edo State.

In conclusion, the MTN Champs Season 3 in Benin is poised to be a significant event for discovering athletic talent in Nigeria. With the participation of over 2,000 athletes and strong support from MTN and local authorities, the championship aims to nurture and elevate young athletes to achieve excellence on both national and international stages. This initiative highlights the commitment to grassroots sports development and the potential of Nigerian athletes.

Original Source: dailytrust.com