The secrets of his longevity, by Obasanjo

06 Sep The secrets of his longevity, by Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says his addiction to the game of Squash is one of the secrets behind his longevity.

He spoke on Saturday during the finals of the 3rd Olusegun Obasanjo National Squash Championship in Abeokuta, organized by Ogun State Squash Association in collaboration with Nigeria Squash Federation.

In his remarks Obasanjo, described squash, believed to be game of the army, as interesting and exciting.

The 84-year-old player said the grace of God and the game of squash are secrets of his longevity.

“Those of you who probably feel that the game of squash is something that is fearful, you can now see the beauty, excitement and the interest. It is a very beautiful game.”

“I am addicted to it. And when people ask me, at my young age… I am a young man, officially 84 going to 85 years. I’m still playing squash. So, when people ask me, what is the secret? It’s the grace of God and squash is part of the secret.

“Again, it is a game that does not require too much time. If you are a very busy person, when you play a game of squash for one hour, you must be sweating. There are other games, when you play them for three hours, you don’t even know that you are playing a game. But here, you are in the court for 45, 50 or 60 minutes, you have got a good exercise for the day.”

He also applauded the participants, sponsor and the officials for making the tournament “interesting and successful.”