Sports

NSC DG reiterates Mr President’s commitment to sports, charges Team Nigeria to shine in Botswana

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6 months ago

May 1, 2026

Joel Ajayi

Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the significance of the World relays Championship in Botswana as he has charged team Nigeria athletes to compete with pride and a winning spirit.

The DG stated this on Thursday in Gaborone, when he addressed Team Nigeria athletes and officials after their final warm up session before action begins on the track.

” Athletics have always been one of the most productive sports for our country in terms of empowerment and capacity building. And on a personal level,
this particular championship is my fourth world relay that I am attending, long before I became the NSC DG”.

” The relays are a big deal because Nigeria at every major multi sport competitions always look forward to the relays.As you know this is not just about this relay because it is a qualifier for the World championship”.

I want to appeal to you athletes to do this for yourselves, for the country, for your various states and above all, do this for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. And the President’s words are always very clear – do well and come back to a grateful nation”.

” The Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko has also asked me to reach out to you all and he is wishing you well as you begin your competition”, he concluded.

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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

The Gleamer

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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