Sports
Inter-House Sports: Blue House Emerges Winner In Silver Palm School
Silver Palm School, Elele in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, held its this year’s Annual Inter House School Competition, on Saturday, at Elele Primary School field.
The competition which was attended by huge crowd saw Blue House emerged overall winner, while Green and Red Houses came second and third respectively.
Speaking at the occasion the Manager of the School, Fred Chinonye urged Governments at all levels to formulate policies with the view to reposition sports in Nigeria.
He stated that most times the youths were ready and prepared to do sports but there will be no facilities and enabling environment.
Chinonye said these at this year’s annual School Inter House Sports Competitions, held at the school field in Elele, on Saturday, saying that his school does not compromised sports in its curriculum.
Acccording to him, it is time for Governments at different levels take development of sports seriously, adding sports has become lucrative business for the youths.
“It is time for Government to realise that youths are now eager to do sports, as such providing sporting facilities and enabling environment should become paramount.
“We are aware that engaging youths through sports will reduce social vices in our country”, He said.
He used the forum to commend pupils of Silver Palm School for their impressive performance during the competition and further advised them to take sports as a career.
By: Tonye Orabere
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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