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Dolphins Camp Undergoes Renovation
Massive renovation work has started at the camp of Dolphins football club ahead of the new football season.
The work going on at the camp is total and is akin to rebuilding the camp of the club located at the Elekahia Estate in Port Harcourt.
According to Sports Commissioner, Fred Igwe, the camp is dilapidated and is in deplorable state and it was time to release funds for the jobs.
“It is something we had to do because I even visited the camp of the team too and was not impressed with what I saw.
“The players need to see us as being serious about their welfare and as they return from the break it will be a morale booster for them to see their camp looking much better than they left it when the League ended last term,” Igwe said.
“Dolphins is one club that the ministry supports, just like Sharks too, so I’m glad we are putting things right and I am glad we will finish soon.”
The renovation work includes deroofing/ reroofing, replacing the plumbing system, replacing beds, windows and mosquito nets, repainting as well as a new power generator to serve the camp.
Meanwhile, Dolphins will embark on pre-season camping outside Rivers State as soon as possible as the team continues their preparations for the new football season.
General Manager of the club, Dumbo Awanen said that the exercise is part of programme submitted to the management of the club by the Technical Adviser of the club, Stanley Eguma.
“They will be training here for a week and after that they move to closed camping for better concentration and we believe by the time they return their camp will look like a brand new house for them.
“The idea of the closed camping is to get the boys outside the noise of Port Harcourt where they can stay focused on the strategies and training techniques the coach would want to impart,” Awanen said.
Technical Adviser of the club, Stanley Eguma admits the club may be starting a bit late because of reforms that took place but said they have drawn up a schedule that will help the players peak on time.
“We didn’t do so well in the last football season and we won’t want that to repeat itself this time.
“We need to play ourselves back to reckoning and return to the continent so this closed camping and renovation work on the camp has actually come in handy for us.”
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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