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Team Nigeria Gets Food Partner For London Olympics
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has named Mr Biggs, a foremost fast food company in Nigeria, Team Nigeria’s official Food Partner for the forthcoming London 2012 Olympics.
The NOC’s first Vice President, Jonathan Nnaji, who announced this at a news conference, in Lagos, commended the company for its support to Team Nigeria.
Nnaji said that the support would help to ensure Team Nigeria’s success at the Games.
According to him, Mr Biggs’ support is worthy of emulation by other corporate bodies and individuals to guarantee Nigeria’s success.
The Divisional Managing Director, UAC Restaurants, Derrick Van Houten, said that Mr Biggs, a fast food brand under the UAC, was delighted to partner the NOC.
“Mr Biggs identifies the need to partner with and support the NOC in its strategic drive to build a winning Nigerian Team for the Olympic event,” Houten said.
He said that the partnership was driven by the brand’s commitment to being an integral part of Nigerians and the Nigerian society in all ramifications.
According to him, the company’s chain, comprising more than 170 restaurants, is currently being used to sell the NOC’s ‘Support Team Nigeria Promotion’ tickets.
The managing director said that the promotion would take some Nigerians to the UK to watch the Games.
Houten said that the company would support the athletes till the end of the Games, stressing that Team Nigeria, as well as their families and friends, would enjoy Mr Biggs’ free meals.
“The NOC will also have 50 members have the pleasure of having Mr Biggs’ free meal voucher at the Games,” he added.
Houten further said that there would also be made available communication materials to boost the morale of the athletes participating in the Olympics.
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.
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