Arrangements are in top gear by 8,000 athletes drawn from the six geopolitical zones to participate in the forthcoming MTN champs Season two tournament scheduled to take place in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
The Chief Marketing Officer of MTN, Adia Sowho, stated this on Monday in Calabar while answering questions from Journalists.
Adia stated that out of this total number, about 2,300 came from Calabar alone, stressing that the city holds a special place in the history of athletics.
She added that athletes from the host city are fully prepared to showcase their culmination of months of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.
Adia averred that seventy athletes selected from the previous four locations will participate in the Calabar Grand Finale as Team MVP, sponsored by MTN.
The MTN chief marketing officer maintained that the grand finale is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the athletes, coaches, and organisers as well as a chance to recognise the countless hours of training, moments of triumph, and bonds forged through a shared love of athletics.
She further stressed that the championship will pave way for the future, nurturing talents and providing the support needed to reach their full potential.
The four days championship which commences on the 30th of April will have six events go on simultaneously.
In her remarks, the Cross River State Commissioner for Sports Development, Mrs. Agnes Atsu, said that the state government is ready to host the tournament as government is fully prepared for collaboration to facilitate the event.