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The Imo State Athletics Association was established in 1976, coinciding with the creation of Imo State itself. This formation was part of a broader initiative to develop sports infrastructure and promote athletic activities within the newly formed state. The association has since been instrumental in organizing track and field events, nurturing young talent, and representing Imo State in national competitions.
The establishment of the Imo State Athletics Association in 1976 marked a significant step in promoting athletics and sportsmanship in the region, contributing to the state’s rich sporting heritage.
Chairmen of the Association since inception
(1) Dr. Udodiri Okafor
(2)Engr S. A Alaribe
(3) Mr S. Egegbara
(4) Mr Justus Ezuokeaba
(5) Mayor Chris Onwuzurike
Secretaries of the Association since 1994
(1) 1994 —–Mr. j O Nwaka.
(2)1996 ——Prince A. K Opara.
(3) 2001 —-mr. Sam . C. Eke
(4) 2001——mr. Santos mba
(5) 2005 —–mrs Chizota Aretola who later became the Director of Sports
(6) 2007 —-lady Lilian Nwosu
(7) 2012 —–Anthony Ebogu
(8) 2014 —–Mrs. Nkeiruka Nkwopara
(9)2014——mrs. Doris Oparaeke who later became the Director of Sports & H .O D Organizing and Elite
(10) 2023. —–Anthony Ebogu till date.
Past and Present Coaches of Imo Athletics
(1) coach Allwell Njemanze,
(2) Coach Florence Nwokocha
(3) Coach Felix Abanobi
(4)Coach UChe Oparaugo,
(5) coach Geoffrey Chimezie(Ela Geo
(6)Coach NT Etieben
(7) Coach Angela Amajuoyi
(8) Coach Charles Enwere
(9)Coach Anthony Ebogu
(10) coach Kate Emmanuel
(11)Coach Eunice Eke
(12) Coach Francis mgbemere
(13) coach macaurus Agu
(14) coach Charity Ohale
(15) coach Blessing Obialor korie,
(16)coach Innocent Asonze,
(17) Coach Charity Opara
(18) Coach Kelechi Ebiriukwu
(19) Obioma Osuagwu
(20)Ebere Osuagwu
