Sports
SWAN Rivers Platform Hosts Jumbo, ’Morrow
The Rivers State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, will host Arthur Jumbo tomorrow on their Platform.
The SWAN Rivers Platform, powered by FOSKOLO Media Productions got a kick of life last month with former Green Eagles Winger, speaking on a wide range of issues from his football career at Sharks, Rangers and the National team as his past football life.
A monthly, interactive, no holds barred session between a sports personality and members of the sports writing fraternity in the state host Jumbo, who was until a month ago Chairman of the Rivers State Hockey Association but stepped aside after issues with his board members and staff of the State Sports Ministry.
He started playing hockey in 1984 and was captain of the Baptist High School team in Port Harcourt a year later.
That same year in 1985, he captained the Rivers State U18 hockey team to the Kwara ’85 championship.
He also captained the Rivers State U16 team to the Bako Cup in Kaduna in 1985/86 winning his first ever medal, a bronze, in that event.
He was part of the Rivers State team to the sports festival in 1988 and got a call up to the National U21 team the same year.
In 1989, he won a Silver medal in the Abacha Cup and won the Gold medal in the 1990 Nigeria University Games Association, NUGA Games in 1990, playing for the Obafemi Awolowo University.
A year later, in 1991, he got a call up to the national team for the All Africa Games and in 1992 won Gold medal at the NUGA Games hosted in Ilorin.
After his youth service in 1996, Arthur Jumbo started his own company and in 1999 he became vice chairman of the Rivers State Hockey Association.
In 2010, he was marketing coordinator of the Nigerian Hockey Federation before becoming a member of the Federation board in 2013.
In 2015, he was elected chairman of the Rivers State Hockey Association and was elected board member of the Hockey Federation in 2017.
Arthur Jumbo is the Chief Executive Officer of Mc-Arc Services Nigeria Ltd and he is married with four children.
The August edition of the SWAN Rivers Platform holds tomorrow, August 24 at the NUJ Press Centre at Moscow Road in Port Harcourt from 11am.
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.
-
Business2 days agoNERC Amends Order on Meter Tampering, Power Bypass For Discos
-
Business2 days agoNCDMB Signs Mgt Deal With Radisson, Edison…As Board’s 204 Rooms Hotel Open December 2026
-
Rivers2 days agoKENPOLY Rector Promises To Prioritise Students’ Welfare
-
Business2 days agoNigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion deal to build alumina refinery
-
News3 days agoPolice Arrest Nigerian, Two Others For Kidnapping In Edo
-
Rivers2 days agoDon, Stakeholders Urge Environmental Laws In N’Delta
-
Rivers2 days agoADIAFRICA Flags-off Free Eye Screening Outreach In PH
-
Environment2 days agoIWD: NGO promotes clean energy access for women in Kaduna