Nigeria, April 9 -- The journey to discovering Nigeria's next generation of Olympic athletes takes a major leap forward this week as the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays flags off in Lagos.

From 9 to 12 April, over 2,500 young athletes from 155 secondary schools and 158 teams will compete across two venues-the Yabatech and UNILAG Sports Complexes-in what has become the country's premier platform for identifying and nurturing future track and field stars.

Now in its third season, MTN CHAMPS is targeting bridging grassroots talent with elite opportunities, aiming to transform raw potential into international podium finishes.

The official press conference to herald the Lagos event was held at MTN Nigeria's headquarters in Lagos on Wednesday....