By Olusegun Folarin
Omolola Akinsanmi has won gold medal for Ogun State in the 800 freestyle women swimming event at the ongoing National Sports Festival which took place at the newly constructed swimming pool, MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta.
The young swimmer, who recently returned from the United Kingdom to compete for her home state, expressed excitement for winning the gold medal in the swimming event .
She commended the entire coaching crew for their support and encouragement which she said earned her the gold medal.
Speaking on the feat recorded the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Chief Bukola Olopade said it was the first time in almost 40 years that Ogun State would be winning a gold medal in swimming in any category.
Chief Olopade said there was the need for stakeholders, administrators and parents to rise to challenge of supporting the young swimmers that would represent the country at international competitions.
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