Sports
Nigeria To Take 13 Boxers To AAG
Only 13 of the 30 boxers already in camp ahead of the 11th All Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville from Sept. 4 to September 19 would be selected for the Games.
The Assistant Coach of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Adura Olalehin made the disclosure in an interview withnewsmen in Lagos.
Olalehin said that the 13 boxers to be selected would be 10 males and three females.
He said that the unselected boxers would remain in camp for the World Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
The coach commended the NBF President Lt.-Gen Kenneth Minimah for the construction and furnishing of the boxers’ hostel close to the gym.
He said that training facilities were also provided for training of boxers at the gym.
Olalehin boasted that with facilities at the gym and building of the hostel, Nigeria should expect a lot of medals at the Games.
“The Kenneth Minimah Boxing Hostel is purposely built to shelter boxers and officials of the NBF.
“This building you see today was abandoned for good 26 years. But we thank God that Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah was able to bring this dream to reality.
“The hostel is to shelter our boxers and officials. The hostel has about 40 rooms which are conducive for living.
“We have plasma television in all the rooms, including water dispenser, fridge, air-conditioners, and kitchen utensils while the kitchen is well-stocked.”
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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