Sports
Monarch Lauds Wike Over Pupils’ Spain Trip
The sponsorship of winners of Channels Television Kids Competition to Spain by the Rivers State government led by Chief Nyesom Wike has continued to attract commendations.
The latest came from the Eze Oha Evo, King, Leslie N. Eke, as he commended the governor over the sponsorship of the pupils to Spain to gain more experience.
He made the commendation in an exclusive interview with Tidesports yesterday, at his palace, Woji, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, saying that the training in Spain would boost the morale of the pupils.
The royal father noted that sporting skills are better acquired at tender age before other challenges of the world set in.
Banham Model Primary School, Port Harcourt, won this year’s edition of the Channels Television Kids competition, in Lagos State.
According to him, the award(Power of Sports, POS, Africa) given to governor Wike was well deserved following his strides on sports development and achievements.
“ I want to say that Governor Wike, has proven to the world that the award given to him was well deserved.
The State also has the capacity to host any sports tournament, because of the sports facilities on ground”, Eze Eke said.
He explained that country like Brazil depend largely on sports, adding that Rivers State would soon become one of the sporting nations.
“ I am optimistic that most of those players will become international stars in the nearest future,” he stated.
The traditional ruler , who is also a sports enthusiast used the forum to call on parents to assist government to develop sports in all ramifications.
Eze Eke, advised the pupils to be good ambassadors in Spain.
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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