Sports
Association President Urges Women Interest In Golf
The President of Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, Vee Osuhor, has urged women across the country to develop more interest in golf games to be physically and mentally sound.
Osuhor, told newsmen during the flag off of 2011 1st Emenite/Enugu Ladies Golf Open Championship in Enugu recently that ladies should show more interest in sports like golf to improve their healthy lives.
“I wish all ladies could play golf, every woman, every girl could play golf, I wish for it. It is so nice for ladies to play golf. One, you keep fit which is your health.
“Two, you interact properly because golf develops your integrity because it is a game that borders on very high ethical standard, because may be you know that when you play, you regulate yourself.
“If you finish and you tell us you played two when you played ten, we mark your two, so you find that it is you, we want to train ladies because the ladies will train their children and we are having a better nation.’’
Mirabel Edozie, the General-Secretary of the association said there was need to introduce a golf clinic to attract ladies to the game.
“The ladies section really doesn’t have too many ladies right now. I don’t think the awareness for golf is really there.
“So the way the lady captain which we are going to encourage her can help toward having more ladies participate is to have a golf clinic.
“What this entails is you have it open to non-members of the club inviting ladies from all over and within Enugu, non-golfers, young, mature whatever age.
“Have them come around on a Saturday afternoon. And then have a feel.’’
Ethel Anyaji, the Ladies Captain of Enugu Golf Section said: “ I feel excited that ladies across the country honoured my invitation by joining me to open ladies golf section in Enugu.
“I equally thank the chairman of Enugu Sports Club, Richard Agu, the president of Ladies Golf Association and the captain of the men’s section for the support.’’
John Emenike, the captain of the men’s section said the opening of the ladies section was a welcome development to get them acquainted to golf games.
There was a tee-off and flag raising by the president of the ladies golf association, the chairman of Enugu Sports Club and the captains of the men and ladies golf sections to formally declare the Enugu ladies golf section open.
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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