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Rivers Tennis Player To Represent Africa In Morocco
An under – 14 female ten
nis player, Timipre Maxwell of Kodian Tennis Foundation, Rivers State is to represent West and Central Africa in a forthcoming tennis tournament scheduled to hold in Morocco during the long vacation.
The rising female tennis star, a student of Oro-Worukwo Community Secondary School, Port Harcourt got the ticket to represent Africa during the ITF Junior Tennis tournament held in Abuja, early this year.
Speaking on this achievements in Port Harcourt the co-ordinator of Kodian Tennis Foundation, Stella Epegu said the major challenge facing the player was sponsorship, and appealed to the state government, co-operate organisations and sports lovers to assist in sponsoring the player, who also won Silver and was awarded the Most valuable Player (MVP) at the 10th edition of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Junior Tennis Tournament held in Kaduna recently.
Epegu disclosed that other players of the foundation also won gold in the annual CBN tournament for the state.
They include David Dawariye of Faith Baptist College, Amadi – Flat in the under – 14 category boys, Rebecca Ekpenyong of Wesley Girls High School Harbour Road in the under – 12, while Victor Tom – Friday of Seabird Community Secondary school, Old GRA and Fortune Aniso of Faith Baptist College, Amadi Flat, Port Harcourt won Silver in the Under – 14 boys, and under – 16 girls respectively, as well as Amieyeofori Jim-Jaja Wesley Girls High School, Harbour Road who also won Siliver in the under 14-girls category.
She opined that despite her challenges of sponsorship and equipment, she was satisfied to make the state pround, adding that the Foundation will also host free tennis clinic during the long vacation in September at Port Harcourt Club, appealing for sponsorships.
Collins Barasimeye
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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