Sports
Over 150 foreign, Nigerians Elites runners set for Abuja Int. Marathon Tomorrow
… $110,000, other prizes up for grab
Joel Ajayi
The much-awaited first ever Abuja Marathon will take place Tomorrow Saturday 29th April 2023 in the Nigeria’s capital city where $110,000 will be won in male and female $55,000 each.
The runners which include 32 international 120 elites Nigerian athletes.
The Abuja International Marathon tomorrow will be in three categories, the 5km Student Race, the 10 km Family Run and the 42.195 Full Marathon.
Speaking at the world press briefing on Friday in Abuja, the Director of Sports in FCT Lukas Itsfanus speaking on behalf of FCT Administration said the nation capital city is ready to host Abuja international Marathon that all Nigerians will be proud of.
According to him, this is the first time we are doing this, we are looking for the support of everyone to the success of the program.
“I want to assure you that, we are going to have a lot pleasant moment In Abuja.”
Speaking on the Benefits of Marathon to runners and citizen Mrs Joyce Bozimo, said marathon is an enduring race, it’s like journey of life that need endurance before making it in life.
Marathon race is beyond religious, it’s beyond political party that is why marathon give a very good health, it promote peaceful co-existence, it promote tourism and a lot of benefits that that is the aim of the Marathon race in FCT.
On his own, the Race Director Olukayode Thomas highlighted the Marathon route.
According to him, the full Marathon, the 42 kilometers race event will commence 6:00am at City gate and terminate at eagles square.
“The Student/Children 5km race will start 6:15am from Zone 4 bridge/ Sani Abacha bridge and end at Eagles Square.
“While the 10km Family fun race Start at Wuye bridge and terminate at Eagles Square.”
While giving the hint on the the number of athletes expect to take part in tomorrow even, Coach Gabriel Okon said the the elite runners include 32 international 120 elites Nigerian athletes.
However, the foreign countries include Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Bahrain.
Meanwhile, An Artist know as Reekado Banks will be performing live at the Abuja International Marathon’s Finish point the Eagle Square car park.
Sports
SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism
By Joel Ajayi
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, has urged sports journalists to eliminate gender stereotypes and bias in their reports to promote fairness, inclusion and greater visibility for women in sports.
Benjamin made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a presentation titled “Gender-Sensitive Journalism: Removing Gender Stereotypes and Bias in Sports Reporting” at the Annual Women in Sports Leadership Training/Seminar for Journalists, organised by the Women Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
He said sports journalists play a critical role in shaping public opinion, influencing athletes’ visibility and determining which achievements receive recognition, sponsorship and investment.
According to him, the way the media reports women in sports can either reinforce existing barriers or help dismantle them.
Benjamin explained that gender-sensitive journalism requires fairness, accuracy, equality and inclusion, stressing that it does not mean giving female athletes favourable coverage or shielding them from legitimate criticism.
He identified common forms of bias in sports reporting, including giving men’s competitions greater prominence, focusing on female athletes’ appearance rather than performance, defining women by their marital or family status, and questioning their competence in leadership positions.
The SWAN president urged journalists to adopt respectful language, apply consistent professional standards and extend coverage beyond national teams to domestic leagues, grassroots competitions, female coaches, referees and sports administrators.
Using Nigeria’s sporting landscape as an example, he said the achievements of the Super Falcons deserved sustained analysis beyond match results, including discussions on investment, player development, professional leagues and grassroots structures.
He also noted that digital platforms offered opportunities to expand coverage of women’s sports but warned journalists against sensationalism, online harassment and sexist commentary.
Benjamin proposed seven measures, including gender-sensitive editorial guidelines, regular coverage audits, diversified sources, professional development, stronger grassroots reporting and measurable progress.
He called on SWAN to collaborate with the NOC, sports federations, leagues and clubs to improve access to information and strengthen women’s visibility in sports.
He urged journalists to ensure that athletes are judged by their performances and achievements rather than gender stereotypes.
“Gender-sensitive journalism must be fair, not favourable,” he said, emphasising that responsibility for change rests with reporters, editors, broadcasters, photographers and digital publishers.
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