In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games billed to start from 26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024. Members of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, officials, and athletes that will represent Team Nigeria have safely arrived at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort for local camping.
Recall that the Boxing Federation camped at the same venue before the last All African Games where they won eight 8 gold and two 2 silver medals.
Three states and the Federal Capital Territory have been picked by the Federal Ministry of Sports Development as venues for athletes to intensify preparations for the Summer Olympic Games. The states for camping include Oyo, Lagos, Bayelsa, and the FCT.
At the ministerial strategic technical meeting between the minister of sports development, Senator John Enoh and presidents, secretaries, and technical directors of the national sports federation held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Senator Enoh stressed the importance of proper preparations for the Games, assured that foreign training tours for athletes would commence immediately after the domestic camp.
While welcoming the boxing team at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Sports Manager Babatunde Odubola said that the management of the resort under the chairmanship of Chief Engineer Dotun Sanusi was happy to receive the officials and athletes after thier brillant performance at the All African Games.
He added that Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort would continue to provide all necessary machinery for guests and make it a complete home for sports and hospitality.
He also reassured the guest of hitchfree camping and safety of its members.