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Final Batch of Nigeria’s Paralympic Team Returns

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5 years ago

September 10, 2021

… As FG pledges more support for Paralympians

Joel Ajayi

The final batch of Nigeria’s Paralympics contingents to the just concluded Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games recieved heroic welcome, as the Athletes with their medals arrived Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport on Thursday in Abuja.

The team Nigeria that won a total of 10 medals; 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 5 Bronze, were given a befitting reception on their arrival.

While Speaking , Special Assistant on Sports to President Mohammadu Buhari, Daniel Amokachi, who represented the Minister of Youth and Sports development, commended the contingents for their good performance.

According to Amokachi, who was also an Olympic Gold Medalist said, its a great feeling because Nigerians are very happy with their success.

“Many factors affected them, from COVID-19 to acclimatization n and the rest, but they did not disappoint Nigerians, they did come out with medals as they used to do.

” Now that sports has been seen as business in the country, that is why the government has started athletes adoption campaign, to enable Nigerians support the athletes.”

He assured the athletes of Federal government and ministry of youth and Sports’s support, to help them prepare more for all the forthcoming competitions.

Also speaking, was Chef de mission to the Paralympics Games, Mr Peter Nelson, who said Nigeria learnt a lot of positives from the Games.

“Everything was in place from camp till our arrival here, we give glory to God.

” We realized that most countries take Paralympic serious, many Asian Athletes play for European country, they were all serious about it, this is telling us that we need to work harder before next Paralympics, but with the kind of Sports Minister we have, we are going to start what we call festival for young Paralympians that are willing to participate in the competition.”

In this year’s event, Nigeria paraded 22 athletes at the Games and a total of 10 medals were won, which placed them on 33rd on the overall medal table.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Assures Runners Of Safety Ahead Of 14 November Race

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29 mins ago

October 29, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The organisers of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have assured runners of a safe and well planned race, with special attention to the challenges of extreme heat.

Speaking in a video message, Emmanuel Odey, the Project Manager at Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the organisers of the race, warned athletes about the dangers of running in extreme heat and advised them to prepare properly.

“The world is bracing for a powerful El Niño, a climate phenomenon that can disrupt weather patterns worldwide and lead to extreme heat. Nigeria is a possible risk area, and runners must take the warning seriously.” Odey explained.

According to him, “Extreme heat is no joke. It can lead to dehydration and even life threatening heat stroke if runners are not careful.”

He urged runners to “hydrate well, pace themselves and listen to their bodies at all times, even while training.”

To support the athletes on race day, Odey revealed that the organisers will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route. At the finish area, there will also be a cold water bath to help cool down the body of runners after the race.

He added “We will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route, and at the finish area, there will be a cold water bath to help cool down the body after the race.”

The race is scheduled for 14 November 2026. The start point is the Old Parade Ground opposite the Fire Station, while the start time is 6:30am. The finish line is the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Odey concluded his message with a charge to all participants, “Respect the heat, run smart and finish strong. You are built for this.”

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