By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
The Sierra Leone Weightlifting Association on Monday, 25th August 2025, presented medals won by Francis Kondeh at the 2025 Africa Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship to the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Association’s Technical Director, Sallieu Kamara, recalled their visit to the NSA before departing for Ghana:
“We came to seek Dr. Abdulai’s blessings before our journey, and indeed his prayers were with us throughout. We promised to return with medals and we delivered. Today, we are back to present the medals and certificates of outstanding performance to the NSA,” Kamara said.
In his congratulatory remarks, Dr. Abdulai, on behalf of the Government and People of Sierra Leone, commended Kondeh and the Association for their success:
“You have done remarkably well amidst challenges. The NSA and the entire nation are proud of this outstanding achievement on the continental stage. The NSA is working on sustainable plans to support all sporting disciplines, particularly those bringing laurels to Sierra Leone.”
He further encouraged the athletes to remain committed and focused on their training, whether or not competitions are forthcoming.