Ghanaian double gold medallist, Janet Mensah, has commended the authorities of the University of Lagos and Lagos State University for the smooth running of the ongoing All Africa Universities games.
Mensah said the management of the two universities deserve commendation for putting up a seamless competition.
Mensah, who is a student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, said the two universities created a conducive atmosphere for the athletes to excel.
She stated that she’ll forever live with the memory.
An excited Mensah, who won gold in women’s 100m and 200m, said she loved the atmosphere in Nigeria and the cooperation of the fans
“The atmosphere here is great, and I can say Nigeria is the best place to be because I enjoyed the massive support.
“The 200m gold medal is my first, but I have won some others in the past. Definitely, this medal means a lot to me, and I will cherish it.
“Team Ghana is doing well because we practise a lot and we are on top of our game.
“I have a high target to represent my country in the international competition either in the African Games, Commonwealth Games or in the Olympics someday.”
The silver medalist in the women’s 200m race, Zeinab Awuai, from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, said though her second position was under performance, she was happy she won silver.
“I am really happy, although I was really tired; that was why I was not able do the timeline but am really happy for getting a silver medal in 200m.
“I was tired because I participated in the 100m final this morning and in the afternoon I also ran the 200m final.
“It wasn’t to my expectation, but I am really happy for getting a medal if given the chance,” she said.
