Mind boggling how athletics has remained homeless
Monday, March 25, 2024 | 100 Views |
Now, spare a thought for the country’s most excelling code, which is essentially a vagabond with no fixed abode.
Yes, there is temporary residence at the National Stadium, but for a code of athletics’ stature, it is undisputed that a proper, fully fledged office is a must. During the just ended African Games in Ghana, athletics was keenly followed and although they did not dazzle, the athletes brought back some medals as has become the bare minimum.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...