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Breaking News: World Aquatics Awards Prestigious Scholarships to Two Nigerian Swimmers
World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming, has awarded international training scholarships to two of Nigeria’s rising stars in the sport — Clinton Opute of Delta State and Collins Ebingha of Bayelsa State.
The scholarships, announced as part of World Aquatics’ elite development program, are designed to provide access to world-class training facilities in Europe and prepare the athletes for major international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
According to the program details, Collins Ebingha’s scholarship will run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, while Clinton Opute’s training grant will extend from September 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028, in France and Hungary respectively.
This milestone underscores the steady progress Nigeria has recorded in swimming development, following a series of remarkable achievements in recent years. It also reflects the strategic sports development agenda of the National Sports Commission (NSC), championed under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, with the Nigeria Swimming Federation playing a pivotal role in advancing opportunities for homegrown talents.
Significantly, the World Aquatics scholarships are reserved for athletes above 18 years who demonstrate exceptional promise and strong prospects of Olympic qualification. Opute and Ebingha’s selection is therefore viewed as a recognition of their outstanding potential and Nigeria’s rising profile on the international swimming stage.
It will be recalled that the duo, alongside Abduljabar Adama of Ogun State, emerged as standout performers at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where their performances confirmed Nigeria’s growing pool of elite swimming talents.
Their latest recognition by World Aquatics not only strengthens Nigeria’s Olympic preparations but also validates the country’s renewed commitment to nurturing world-class athletes across sporting disciplines.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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