Sports
Kung-Fu Federation Plans Training For Athletes, Coaches
The Nigerian Wunshu-
Kung-fu Federation (NWKF) says it has concluded arrangements to hold a one week technical training course for instructors, coaches, elite athletes, referees course/examination as well as Duan system grading and national open championship.
The Head of Department (HOD) Coaching, Rivers State Sports Council, Evangelist Ezekiel Ordu, who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Tide Sports yesterday in Port Harcourt, said the event is expected to take place between October 27 to November 3, this year.
According to him, the programme is scheduled to hold at the media centre and indoor Sports Hall, National Stadium Complex, Surulere, Lagos State.
Also speaking, the Secretary General of the NWKF, Jideonwo George said that the training course and championship is aimed at updating the coaches/instructors, referees and athletes on the latest international Wushu Federation rules and regulations.
George who made this known in a press release stated that coaches and referees are expected to come with track-suit, canvas shoes, kung-fu uniform and officials uniform for the events.
He also said that athletes are expected to come with their official uniform approved by the Federation.
The NWKF scribe, noted that only participation in Nigeria Wushu-Kung-fu Federation organized course/workshops, and approved events would be used during National Sports Festival and other national competitions.
He maintained that the activities are strictly for Wushu-Kung-Fu practitioners, saying that, the Duan System grading is for Brown and Black Belters only.
Grading exercise is open to only Wushu-Kung-Fu practitioners, while the grading will be conducted from Brown Belt to the Black Belt degree.”
The statement added that the Armed Forces, Police and paramilitary services, clubs are also invited to participate in the programme, adding that participants would be responsible for their accommodation and feeding.
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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