“One of our primary objectives is to see that the athletes have self knowledge, are well treated and educated on the things they need to know from as simple as diet, physical therapy, psychological, mental health, emotional training and self-evaluation.”
Speaking during a stakeholders’ roundtable in Lagos at the weekend, Okakuro Group International’s representative in Nigeria, Ms. Idemabasi Mkpokporo, said the sportswear manufacturing outfit is inclined to partner, support and help develop the sports sector in Nigeria to grow to international standard.
Ms. Mkpokporo said her organization wants to develop coaches, who would in turn earn the respect and trust of administrators to handle the national teams. “One of our primary objectives is to see that the athletes have self knowledge, are well treated and educated on the things they need to know from as simple as diet, physical therapy, psychological, mental health, emotional training and self-evaluation. We believe that with the right attitude and consistent effort, they can be who they want to be to the joy of us all,” Ms.
“We must also teach them that education is not all about academics. Self-knowledge and experience is important too,” she emphasised.
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