Sports
Red House Wins Holy Rosary Inter-House Sports
Red House on Saturday emerged the overall
winner of the Third Annual Inter-House Sports of the Holy Rosary College Port
Harcourt, restricting the Blue and Green Houses to second and third positions,
respectively.
The event which was also used to launch the
school’s maiden calendar saw Red House while Blue and Green House placed second
and third.
In the invited schools 4 by 100m relay
race, ST a Pius College, Bodo City clinched first position and ST. Mary’s
Catholic High School, Harbour Road Port Harcourt finished in second position .
Speaking at the occasion, wife of the Governor
of Rivers State, Dame Judith Amaechi, charged the students to exhibit
discipline, obedience and commitment to their studies as future leaders.
Also, the Hon. Commissioner for Education,
Dame Alice Nimi, described the school as one of the best girls’ school that was
handed to the missions and stated the readiness of the Rivers State Governor,
Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the Ministry of Education to up granding the
standard of Education in the state.
She stated that public schools have now
become tourist centres while parents now withdraw their children from private
to public schools. She said that,
leadership of schools need to be pro-active for change to occur in any school.
Chairman of the occasion, Comrade Eugene
Chinwo, said that, Inter-House Sports is an opportunity for students to show
case their God giving talents and commended the school for sustaining its
position as a great school.
Earlier, principal of the school, Barr.
Veronica Efika, described sporting activities as a must in the life of every
individual, both young and old for the old, it comes as exercise to keep fit
while for the young, it is both, to keep fit and express talents.
She maintained that Education should be
vary comprehensive, involving the body, the mind and the soul.
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.