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CAA Hall of Fame will Boost Athletes Confidence – Okagbare

Elated Blessing Okagbare has described her induction into the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Hall of Fame as an achievement that will build her confidence at the World meet.

The 29-year-old was inducted on Tuesday into the CAA Hall of Fame alongside 14 others during the African Senior Athletics Championship at the Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba, Delta State.

When asked on what she feels about the induction and what it portends for African athletes she said, “On behalf of the athletes, we want to say thank you for recognising us. Getting this recognition is a great achievement to for us who have served the continent.

“It is not only about winning medals but achievement like this can Boost the confidence of athletes.”

Also inducted were the rest of the relay team at the 4x100m IAAF world championships in 2015: Christy Udoh, Regina George, and Dominique Duncan.

Africa’s fastest man Olusoji Fasuba was also inducted, with the current holder of the UK junior indoor record Tosin Oke.

Ethiopia’s Tirunesh Dibaba, Mesert Defar, Kenenisa Bekele, Almaz Ayana, and Genzebe Dibaba were also inducted.

For Kenya were David RudishaEzekiel Kemboi, and Vivan Cheruyoit.

South Africa’s Caster Semenya, the 800m world champion, and Wayde Van Niekerk, the 400m Olympic record holder were also inducted.

The five-day championship will end on Aug. 5.

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