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Gombe State athlete, Lamech Danladi, has made a passionate appeal to the state government for support and funding as he sets his sights on winning a gold medal at the upcoming 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2024.”
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The 20-year-old student of Diocesan High School in Gombe made the appeal after clinching the U-20 Boy’s 1500m gold medal at the ongoing Gombe State Inter Secondary School Athletics Championship held at the Gombe Stadium, Pantami.
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Danladi expressed his conviction that with adequate resources, he could bring home a medal for Gombe State from the Gateway Games Ogun 2024.
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He revealed that his dream has always been to represent his state at the National Sports Festival and his country at the international level.
“My target is to win a gold medal at the next National Sports Festival, but achieving this goal requires not just personal effort but also substantial support,” Danladi said.
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The young athlete’s determination and potential have sparked hopes that he could be a shining star for Gombe State at the national level.
With the right support and resources, Danladi is confident that he can make his dreams a reality and bring glory to his state.