24/01/2025
Sierra Leone Aquatics Starlet Olamiday Elizabeth Sam, OLY Departs for Training Camp in Thailand
Freetown 24th January 2025
```Sierra Leone Aquatics' Olamiday Elizabeth Sam, OLY, has departed the shores of Freetown today, Friday 24th January 2025, embarking on a journey to Thailand to join other elite international athletes at an intensive training camp.
A symbol of resilience and determination, Olamiday, who has represented Sierra Leone on numerous global stages, including the just. concluded Olympic games in Paris 2024, is now set to refine her skills ahead of upcoming international competitions.
The training camp in Thailand is one of the most prestigious in the world, known for its cutting-edge facilities, expert coaches, and a focus on both physical and mental preparation of the athletes.
For Olamiday, this opportunity represents not just a chance to hone her craft but also a platform to inspire young athletes in Sierra Leone who look up to her as a role model.
“This training camp is a crucial step in my journey to achieve even greater success in aquatics. I am deeply grateful to Sierra Leone Aquatics, Mr. Prince Vandy Sualley, NOC/SL President, my family, and the entire nation for believing in me. I promise to give my best and bring back valuable lessons that will not only improve my performance but also elevate the sport back home,” the Olympian swimmer expressed enthusiastically.
The training camp will span four years, during which Olamiday will participate in specialized drills, endurance-building sessions, and technical workshops designed to push her limits.
She will also have the opportunity to train alongside other elite athletes, gaining exposure to diverse techniques and strategies.
President of Sierra Leone Aquatics, Mohamed Abdul Turay, expressed confidence in Olamiday’s abilities.
“Olamiday has always been a beacon of hope for aquatics in Sierra Leone. Her dedication and hard work inspire all of her teammates. This camp is a stepping stone for her to achieve even greater heights, and we are proud to support her every step of the way.”
For now, all eyes remain in Thailand, where Olamiday Elizabeth Sam, OLY, is poised to continue making waves—not just in the pool but in the hearts of her supporters back home
Signed.```
Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr
PRO 1 Sierra Leone Aquatics
