Sports
NSSF Holds Seminar For Game Masters, Others
Designed to build capacity and align with global best practices, the seminar empowered sports handlers with tools for effective management of events, programmes, and activities.
Themed, “Enhancing Capacity for Effective School Sports Leadership,” the highly interactive session featured lectures, knowledge sharing, and practical experiences from resource persons, reinforcing NSSF’s commitment to maintaining high standards in school sports administration.
Delivering a paper titled, “Effective Organisation of Sports Programmes for Talent Identification and Maximisation in Nigerian Schools,” Professor Macpherson Akindele Ogunsemore of the University of Lagos highlighted the critical role of coordinators in harnessing grassroots talent.
He urged participants to collaborate with coaches and physical education teachers to channel their expertise toward nurturing athletes from the grassroots to elite levels.
In another lecture, “Effective Writing of School Sport Reports: A Guide for Administrators,” the director of School Sports at the Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, emphasised the importance of documentation.
She noted that concise and structured reporting helps in planning, identifying successes and shortcomings, and ensuring continuous improvement in future events.
Also among the topics was the media visibility for school sports. NSSF President, Olabisi Joseph, reaffirmed the Federation’s commitment to empowering coordinators and keeping them updated with evolving practices in school sports management.
“Sports keep evolving, and we must ensure our coordinators are equipped with the latest tools for organising competitions and writing reports. This seminar, which has been held consistently for seven years, has brought significant improvement and development to our officers,” she said.
Participants commended the initiative, acknowledging NSSF’s efforts to elevate school sports development and ensure Nigeria continues to reap meaningful rewards with support from government and stakeholders.
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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