Sports
NGS Nike Wins Enugu Schools Sports Festival
The 2012 Enugu state Secondary Schools Sports Festival in which over 300 public secondary schools in the state participated has ended with the National Grammar School Nike emerging the overall champion.
The School Sports Festival which was revived by the administration of Governor Chime in the state after over 20 years of oblivion, featured events like Ladies and Boys football, basketball, volley ball shot-put, high and long jump as well as athletics
National Grammar School Nike, lifted four trophies as champions in Football, Basket ball and Handball with the fourth trophy as the overall champion in the competition with a cash prize of N3 million made up of N2 million from government and N1 million personal donation by the State Governor, Barrister Sullivan Chime.
The second position was won by Queens School Enugu with a cash prize of N1 million from the State Government and N750,000 personal donation by the State Governor while Community Secondary School Umuokpu, Enugu-Ezike, Igboeze North went home with cash prize of N1million made up of N500,000 from the state government, N500,000 personal donation by Governor Chime.
In the finals of male football competition, Nike Grammar School Enugu defeated the Community Secondary School, Nkwe in Awgu Local Government Area by a lone goal, while Queens School Enugu emerged champion in the female category by beating Urban Girls Secondary School, Enugu by a lone goal.
In athletics, Ugwoke Meltus of Nsukka High School, emerged champion in 100 metre race for males while Agu Blessing of Girls Secondary School Aku won the 100 metre race in the female category.
Addressing the participants during the closing ceremony of the festival held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Governor Chime made it clear that School Sports Festival has become an annual event in line with the policy of his administration to promote and encourage the development of all round sports in the state.
Anice Amadi, Enugu
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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