The Bayelsa State Para Table Tennis Association is optimistic the state’s para contingents will represent the state well at the ongoing Para Games 2nd edition in Abuja.
The Chairman Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association, Amaebi Ebikpolade attributed the successes the Table Association has recorded in recent times to the dedication of people who have a genuine passion for the game.
“I think the recent achievements of the Association is due to passion when somebody that loves a particular sport is being given the opportunity to lead success will follow.”
“With that being said, the last time we came for Para Games Table Tennis we came out with the higest gold so we are hoping to better that record. The athletes are ready and motivated to go.”
“Special thanks to our leader Governor Douye Diri and his deputy and the Honourable commissioner for Youth and Sports and as well as the Director of Sports for providing the necessary motivation and attention to the physically challenged. In deed there’s ability in disability.”
Also speaking, the secretary Bayelsa Para Table Tennis Association Stella James expressed hopes of a good outing in Abuja.
“This 2023 Para Games I’m optimistic, I believe in my athletes and by God’s grace victory is sure.”
The captain of Team Para Table Tennis, Godspower Moses aka Leave Am For Me hinted of the contingents’ desire to make the state proud.
“This 2nd edition we want to make our miracle Governor proud, we want to make the state proud so we are going for golds.”
A bronze medalist in the first edition, Anabel Theophilus boosts of a better performance compare to the last edition.
“I know we will win gold medals for Bayelsa, the last time I won bronze and I believe this time I’m coming out with gold.”
