Tag: running
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World Athletics renews Okpekpe International 10km Road Race Gold Label status
Pius Ayinor World Athletics has officially renewed the Gold Label status of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, reaffirming its place among the world’s elite road races and cementing its reputation as Africa’s premier 10km road running event. Since its inception in 2013, the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has grown from a local dream…
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Okpekpe International 10km Road Race set for thrilling return on May 23
By Editor The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, Nigeria’s most prestigious road-running event, is set to make a grand comeback on May 23, 2026, with organizers promising new innovations and an even bigger spectacle for its 11th edition. Mike Itemuagbor, the CEO of Pamodzi Sports International, confirmed the return, emphasizing that the race will be…
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Kenya’s Kering Kipchumba wins 2026 Lagos City Marathon
By Editor Kenya’s Ezra Kering Kipchumba Kering won the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Kering crossed the Valentine’s Day finish line at Eko Atlantic City in a time of 2:11:55, clinching the $50,000 top prize in one of Africa’s biggest road races. The 40-year-old Kering,…
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Niger Delta Games: States in final stages of athletes’ selection
By our reporter Niger Delta states are at the final stage of their preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as they get set to move into camp ahead of their travel to Benin for the Games. From Port Harcourt to Yenagoa and to Calabar up to Akure, Owerri, Umuahia, Asaba and Benin, athletes and…
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Lagos City Marathon: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is the new route for 2026
By Editor The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is entering a new era as organisers unveil a brand-new race route for the 11th edition, scheduled for Saturday, 14 February 2026. In a first for the 42km marathon, the race will now start at the ORCA Mall on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, sweep through sections…
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Osetoba commends Governor Oyebanji for reviving Ekiti sports
The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has praised Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state. Osetoba described Oyebanji as a beacon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her…
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South Africa’s Oluchi says “I’m very excited, overjoyed qualifying for World Junior Championship”
A member of Team South Africa at the Confederation of Africa Athletics. (CAA), U18/U20 Championship taking place in Abeokuta, Oluchi Ndebaeze, claimed top spot in the U18 long jump and with a smile said, “I’m excited; overjoyed.” Ndebaeze won the gold medal with a distance of 5.79m ahead of Merzaq Kawtar of Morocco 5.62m while…
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Okpekpe International 10km Road Race to return in 2026
The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, one of Nigeria’s most prestigious road-running events, is set to make a grand return in May 2026 after unforeseen circumstances prevented its 2025 edition. Mike Itemuagbor, CEO of Pamodzi Sports International, organizers of the event, said the race will come back bigger in scope, reaffirming its status as a…
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Nilayo Sports announces Valuejet as official partner of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Company Limited, have announced Valuejet as its official Airline partner for the 10th anniversary of the race. Nilayo Sports say Valuejet which is one of Nigeria’s fastest growing indigenous airlines has joined a long list of partners who are making sure the Lagos City…
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Lagos set for world athletes for 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
The first set of international athletes participating in the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is set to arrive in Nigeria on February 13, as confirmed by race organizers. This year’s edition, which marks a decade of the marathon, will feature an estimated 4,000 international runners, alongside 100 elite athletes from across the globe. Scheduled…
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