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NSCDC Emerges Overall Champions At Korean Ambassador’s Cup
The taekwondo team of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at the weekend emerged winners of the 2017 Korean Ambassador’s Taekwondo Championships held in Abuja.
Tidesports source reports that the the two-day championships which began on Friday climaxed on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall at Package B of the National Stadium.
The tournament organised by the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) and sponsored by the Republic of Korea Embassy had about 150 athletes in attendance.
They were from three countries, namely Cameroon, Niger Republic and Chad, as well as 11 Nigerian states, two clubs and the para-military.
NSCDC, who are the defending champions and have dominated the last four editions of the tournament, once again emerged as champions.
The para-military team won with three gold, one silver and four bronze medals ahead of Q-Madi Club of Lagos which came second with one gold, one silver and one bronze.
The third position went to the Niger Republic national team which clinched one gold and one bronze medals, with Team Lagos winning one gold medal for the fourth position.
Also, in the senior male -58 kg, Abdumujeeb Sanusi of Q-Madi Club took the gold medal, while Charles Okon of Kebbi settled for silver.
Chukwuka Okon of Delta and Abdufathi Sanusi of Q-Madi were joint third and took home the bronze medals.
In the senior male -80kg, Djibo Kadri of Niger Republic claimed the gold medal, while Paul Ogundele from Kebbi State finished as a silver medalist.
Raymond Tiamiyu of NSCDC and Cameroon’s Bassonyam Blaise were joint bronze winners.
Results in the senior male -68kg category saw Seyi Olowookere of Lagos claiming the gold, while Ajayi Ifeoluwa of Q-Madi took silver. Muhammad Lawal of Kano State and Jingri Rachiduo of Niger Republic were joint bronze medalists in the category. In the senior male +80kg, Sunday Onofe of NSCDC took gold, while Kenneth Ogbu of Plateau settled for the silver.
Sadiq Abdulrahman of Plateau and Ali Mohammed of Borno finished in the third position.
The senior female -49kg category saw Sekinat Adebayo of Kano State claiming gold, while Laadi Luiser of Nasarawa State took silver.
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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