Premier Lotto Lagos State Athletic Meet Continue Today.

Schools from district four will be in action today at the Teslim Balogun Stadium as the maiden Premier Lotto Lagos Schools Athletics Championship enters final week.

The participating schools will be drawn from Apapa, Mainland and Surulere with 48 finalists expected to make it to the March 9 grand finale.

 According to the organisers, the technical officials have unearthed several talents, while more talents are expected to be discovered more this week.

However, A board member of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gloria Obajimi, has lauded the organisers and athletes taking part in thechampionship, saying that the tourney has been organised according to the standard approved by the AFN.

She tasked athletes to focus on the sport in which they know that they have the edge over the others as she also called on government and other stakeholders to support young athletes in the country, saying that it would help them remain focused in their chosen careers.