Loya Milk Nurtures Swimming Talents In Lagos
As part of activities to improve the health of children through swimming, Promasidor Nigeria limited makers of calcium fortified Loya milk, has ended its second swimming competition.
Speaking at the second edition of Loya Milk swimming competition dubbed “Loya Milk Swim Meet” for secondary schools’ in Lagos, the Category Manager, Diary, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Biodun Ayodeji, has stated that calcium fortified Loya Milk, a premium brand from the company will continue to improve healthiness and also nurture swimming talent in children.
The event which is for secondary schools’ students held at the Grange School, Ikeja, Lagos, where attractive prizes of over one million naira and other consolation prizes were given to participants.
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He said feedback from the inaugural edition held in December 2016 where 10 Secondary Schools in Lagos participated was very commendable, and that request was made for the competition to be an annual event where talents can be discovered and nurtured.
He affirmed that “swimming is a 360 degrees sport that uses the entire parts of the body and helps to maintain healthy weight and heart, tones the muscles, builds strength and above all creates a platform where children can have fun while exercising.”
He also mentioned that the plan is to extend to other parts of the country starting with secondary schools in Port Harcourt which will have their swim meet at Bloombreed High School on Saturday June 17, 2017.
In the competition, Grange School outshined other 16 secondary schools by clinching the first position with cash prizes of N150, 000 in the 25 metres freestyle; 50 metres freestyle as well as the 100 metres freestyle relays in the boys and girls categories.
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The performance of students from Grange School was commended by coaches as well as parents, teachers and spectators who urged them to continue in that manner in order to make the school proud in similar events.
Speaking on the school’s victory, Modebenna Nwokolo, the winner of the 100 metres freestyle relay for girls, said she knows her school will emerge winner in all stages of the competition because of the regular practice and training received from their coaches, and the conducive environment which enhances the desire for excellence in all endeavours.
