A three day racket games has served off in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital with a call on government and other stakeholders to support efforts geared towards the development of other sporting events in the country.

A fomer National Squash player, Mr Adekunle Adebiyi made the call during an interaction with Journalists at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Squash Court.

Mr Adebiyi explained that the fifth Mama Tunde Alaso racket festival was put together to develop the game of squash as part of his contributions to the society.

He noted that players from the South West states and other parts of the country would take participate in the festival.

Mr Adebiyi who announced that a memorandum of understanding had been signed with the England Squash Association on capacity building of Nigerian coaches said the outstanding players in the festival would be monitored and supported.

Also, Retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Dehinde Soremi who expressed concern over the state of facilities at the Alake Sports centre said there was the need for Ogun state government to invest more in the sports sector.

Justice Soremi said with adequate funding, right policies and programmes, sports remained a potent tool to address Youth restiveness in the society.

He commended the sponsor for his desire and passion for the development of the sports in the state.

The three in one racket festival featuring Tennis, Squash and Badminton will be also be held at Alake Palace Squash court and Abeokuta Sports Club.