Nigeria, March 24 -- The 13th African Games ended Saturday in Ghana, with Team Nigeria finishing second on the final medals table with 120 medals.

Though there were several thrilling performances by Nigerian athletes in Ghana, some have argued it is not a testament to the best of preparations by the country.

Armelia Edet Effiom, a former athlete, coach, and accomplished sports administrator, bares her mind on the state of sports in Nigeria.

The 80-year-old who was also part of a 5km walk held at the weekend in Lagos to celebrate the International Women's Day also speaks on the gains of exercising and much more.

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PT: Can you describe your experience at this 5km walk organised by the NOC Women's Commission to celebrate the Int...