Sports
School Management Restates Commitment To Sports Dev
The Management of
Stalets Academy Port Harcourt has pledged its commitment towards sports development in the school.
Proprietress of the college, Mrs Susan Ezenwaka said this at the maiden edition of the school interhouse sports competition last weekend in Port Harcourt Mrs. Ezenwaka said that the management is determined to ensure that pupils and students of the college are given the opportunity to develop their sporting talents.
She described the standard of the competition as high adding that” the kids are doing well it goes to show that there is abundant talent in the school.
The proprietress also said that the school has done well in academics as last year West African examination council (WAEC) results shows hundred percent success by the school.
“The school is excellent in academics. No exam malpractices.
“The kids are focus academically” she said.
In his welcome address the principal of the college, Pastor Daniel Lekettey said that, sports has been given emphases as one of the three domains recognize by the educational curriculum.
Mr. Lekettey said that the goal is to develop excellent individuals who are able to master their culture and environment.
“Our emphases at starlets academy is to meet the demands of these three domain.
“Building up students intellect is a basic aspiration of every school but this is not enough to meet the wide scope of education.
“We have the reform designed a total pregramme that would form character, develop physical aptitude and nurture the intellect”, he said.
At the end of the competition, Blut House came first while Yellow and Green Houses came Second and third respective.
Members of Aquila House, Eagles of Academy in a march past during the academy’s madien inter-house sports competition last week. Photo: Egberi. A. Sampson
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.