Sports
NPA Hosts All Stars In Tennis Tourney
It was thrilling and frilling
as Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Port Harcourt Port tennis club host All Stars Tennis Club of Port Harcourt Township in a friendly challenge tournaments.
The tournament which took place at the Ports’ Anchor recently was won by Peter Ekpenyong of NPA Sports Club as he beat Sotonye Isekiri of All Stars Tennis Club 6-4,2-6 and 6-2 final game.
Speaking at the ceremony, the General Manager of NPA, Eastern Ports, Port Harcourt, Mr. Joshua Asanga commended the enitiators of the tournament and said sports new friendship could be established, adding that it is a very healthy development.
Asanga who was the chairman of the occasion was represented by Acting General Manager, Public Affairs, Eastern Zone, Musa ILiya also hinted that NPA Eastern Ports has passion in both local and international sports, and on behalf of the management welcomed the participants to the tournament.
Also speaking, the President, NPA Sports Club Port Harcourt, Emmanuel Olubunmi opined that the essence of the tournament was to foster unity between the two clubs, describing it as unique.
Olubunmi said the Anchorage used to be very busy with sports activities but for some reasons had not been so, and appealed to the General Manager to support the club with table tennis boards, a changing room as well as renovate the courts in order to encourage more people to join the club.
In his speech, the Honourary Patron and Trustee of All Stars Tennis Club, Elder Kalada Aminiokuma also expressed delight with the development and appealed that it should continue to cement the relationship.
Dignitaries from all walks of life graced the occasion while the highlight was the exhibition play-off between the representative of the General Manager of NPA, Musa ILiya and the Patron of All Stars tennis Club, Elder Kalada Aminiokuma.
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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