The new cohort of twenty youngsters inducted into the MoC's athletics academy will receive one-year residency and training in Lagos Photo: Making of Champions
Twenty young athletes have been inducted as the new cohort of the Making of Champions (MoC) athletics academy.
The inductees were selected from some of the top performers of the first two seasons of the MoC Champs, a program sponsored by MTN that aims to unearth and foster athletic talent across Nigeria. The athletes were selected from Akwa Ibom, Abia, Anambra, Oyo, Osun, Plateau, Niger, Cross River and Kano.
The selected athletes are the first cohort of Team MTN inducted into the academy. During their one-year residency, the athletes can access world-class training facilities, expert coaching, and a comprehensive development programme.
The programme is designed to enhance their skills and prepare them for international competitions.
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Speaking at the induction ceremony on Wednesday, Karl Toriola, chief executive officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, said the academy will help the youngsters “reach full potential and make a significant impact in their respective categories”.
He added that the athletes are “sure” to win medals at future Olympic games.
“We are incredibly proud to welcome these 20 remarkable athletes into the MoC Athletics Academy. Their exceptional achievements and unwavering commitment to their sport is truly inspiring. The Academy will provide them with the support they need to reach full potential and make a significant impact in their respective categories,” he said.
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“At MTN, our goal is to empower them with the resources they need to achieve greatness and inspire the next generation of athletes. Their induction into the Academy is a symbol of our collective journey. It’s a reflection of our commitment to supporting our athletes, and a recognition of the hard work and dedication that they put in every day. We look forward to the scores of medals they’re sure to win at future Olympic games.”
Bambo Akani, founder of MoC, said the academy was established about eight years ago. Athletes from the programme have won over 70 national and international medals, and 12 of them are currently in the US collegiate system.
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