Sports
Kano Judo Talent Hunt: 30 Young Athletes Battle for Honours
Cyril Ogar
The Kano State All Secondary Schools Talent Hunt Judo Competition has entered an exciting phase, with 30 young judokas from the state’s 44 Local Government Areas competing for honours.
The event is Sponsored by Eniafe Solomon, the grassroots initiative is providing secondary-school boys and girls with an opportunity to develop their skills while promoting discipline, confidence, courage and sportsmanship.
While Speaking on Sunday in Kano, Mr Solomon expressed satisfaction with the quality of talent emerging from the competition, stressing that the primary objective was to discover and nurture young judokas for future competitions.
“I am highly impressed with what I have seen so far. The main aim of this competition is to discover, develop and nurture young judo talents across secondary schools in Kano State,” he said.
He said that the programme was designed to create a pathway through which athletes could progress from school-level competitions to Kano State, national and international events.
Solomon said the participation of 30 boys and girls from across the 44 LGAs was deliberate, adding that the initiative was designed to promote equal opportunities.
He also said plans to establish a structured database of promising athletes discovered through the talent hunt.
According to him, the initiative has strengthened collaboration among schools, coaches, clubs, the Kano State Judo Association and government institutions.
He called on government agencies, corporate organisations and private individuals to support the programme, expressing hope that it would become an annual platform for producing future Kano and Nigerian judo stars.
The competition is expected to conclude tomorrow, with additional bouts scheduled as coaches and talent scouts continue to assess the athletes.
Sports
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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