By Towncriernews
The founder and Chief Executive Officer, Making of Champions (MOC) of MTN, Mr. Bambo Akani, yesterday, disclosed that 2,056 athletes have successfully registered to participate in the MTN Champs season 3 in Benin.
Akani who made the disclosure during a media briefing to herald the three days track events yesterday, said that the season 1 of the competition was first held in Benin and raw talents were discovered.
He added that some of the talented athletes discovered from the competitions so far, are currently enjoying full scholarship in the United States, expressing his confidence that those talented athletes discovered will do the country proud both locally and internationally when it comes to athletics.
Speaking also, the Senior Manager Sponsorship and Go To Market (GTM), Mr. Osaze Ebueku, said MTN is the only organisation that has the ability to spot rough diamond and refines them to become world champions.
He said that they are happy to be in Benin again to hunt for more talents which they are going to show to the world.
On his part, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, represented by the Chairman, said that his administration believes in the development of sports from the grassroots.
Represented by the Chairman, State Sports Commission, Mr. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, said that in demonstration of his love for grassroots sports, catching the children young and supporting the MTN’s project, the he has graciously approved the usage of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and other logistics to ensure a successful events in the state.