At 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Aerobic Gymnastics Championship, Sierra Leone Overcome Benin, Iran to Bag Bronze
By: Martin Wusha Conteh Sierra Leone enjoyed a successful day at the Aerobic Gymnastics Championship final to grab bronze medal in the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, Turkey. The country's five-strong squad of Fatu Onanah Kamara, Umaru Barrie, Elizabeth Kamara, Fatu Jalloh and Michael Fornah combined to grab bronze medal ahead of Iran and Benin respectively. Host Turkey clinched gold while Azerbaijan settle for silver. Speaking to this medium after the team’s impressive performance, President of the Sierra Leone Gymnastics Association (SLGA), Hannah Williams, said she felt elated when Sierra Leone was announced as Bronze medalist for the tournament. Williams said: "It was a better and sweet moment for myself and these young lads because they trained for three months in Azerbaijan.” Benin and Iran have participated in many games across the world, so finishing above them is a good start and it speaks of a brighter future for the gymnasts, she proudly said. When asked wh...