South-East athletes, others set for Tobias Igwe Memorial Classic

As a mark of honour for one of Nigeria’s greatest athletics managers, the late Coach Tobias Igwe, athletes from all five South-East states and others from the South-South and South-West region are warming up for the maiden memorial classic aimed at immortalising the late trainer.
 
Though the Classic, the first of its kind in the country, is scheduled to hold in 2025, the organisers are already having hectic time trying to contain the increasing number of athletes, who have signified interest to be part of the event.
 

“Coach Igwe was a legend, a hero and a great Nigerian. He was the one who took me from Enugu State, where I was residing at that time to represent Abia (my state) at Imo ’98 National Sports Festival. I won gold medal for Abia State. Under Coach Igwe, I was able to defend my sports festival title at Bauchi 2000 before leaving Nigeria for a scholarship in the U.S.

“Coach Igwe was like a father to me and to many other Nigerian athletes. He was a man of peace, who did not hold grudges towards others. Coach Igwe would use his last kobo to make sure that his athletes were fed.

“He sacrificed so much for those around him to make their lives better. Let this great legend of our country get a well-deserved Memorial Classics. His legacy will continue to live on,” Okorie stated.

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