Sports
Senate President Tees Off Air Assault’s Jubilee Tourney
The Senate President, Senator David Mark is expected to perform the ceremonial tee-off of a golf tournament at the Air Assault Golf Club, Port Harcourt, as the club celebrates its Silver Jubilee this weekend.
According to the Secretary of the Silver Jubilee Committee of the Air Assault Golf Club, Mr Loveday Demua in an interview with Sports Journalists in Port Harcourt, logistic have been put in place to make the event a remarkable occasion.
Mr Demua said that the event will be preceded by a national children golf tournament aimed at catching them young. He added that the competition which is part of activities lined-up to mark the Silver Jubilee celebration of the club will tee-off proper today.
He hinted that the National Children Competition which will feature participants from 16 states across the Federation is exclusively for children within the ages of 10 to 16 years.
Nigeria Cadets Get Opponents
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Nigeria’s Under-20 and Under-17 national teams have been drawn with opponents for the African championships.
The Flying Eagles were on Sunday pooled in Group B with Mali, DR Congo and Gabon.
For the Golden Eaglets, they find themselves pitted against Congo, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana.
The Under-20 tournament holds in Algeria from March 16 through 30, with Nigeria as defending champions.
The Flying Eagles, who won the 2011 title, will be at their eighth appearance at the finals.
The Golden Eaglets, three-time world champions, are making a return to the continental fiesta after failing to qualify for the last two editions in Algeria and Rwanda.
The tournament holds from April 13 through 27 in Morocco with all four semifinalists qualifying to represent Africa at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in the UAE next October.
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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