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Premium Trust bank Abuja City international half marathon gets Bronze labelled status
…Organisers announce juicy prize money for winners
Joel Ajayi
The Premium Trust bank Abuja city international half marathon has been awarded a bronze labelled status by World Athletics .
This feat is a fulfilment to the rapid growing stature of the race which is just in its second edition after a highly successful first edition in 2024.
MD/CEO, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade said this is a reaffirmation of the company’s commitment to excellence and global standard.
She maintained that the company will continue to elevate it’s organisational structure to meet world class standards at all times.
” We will continue to deliver World class sports events and Saturday’s race will be another testament to that commitment”.
The MD also expressed gratitude to Premium Trust Bank for the role it played in making the Abuja city half marathon a truly global road race.
” To our sole sponsors and partner , Premium trust bank, this marathon stands today because of your commitment, your vision and investment in the future of Nigerian Sports.Your believe in the power of road races to inspire communities and also to engage young people and drive economic activities is the reason why we are here today”, she stated.
Meanwhile Head of the technical committee of the race, Yusuf Ali has revealed that about 30 elite athletes, from Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria are taking part in the race while the winner of the race will go home with 8000 US dollars.
” The Prize money ranges from 8000, 6000, 5000, 4000, 3000, 2000, 1000 and 500 US Dollars for the top eight athletes. We also have a different price money for the top Nigerians, ranging from 2 Million Naira. We also have for the first time, prize money for students ranging from the top prize of 1 million naira, which is courtesy of the MD of Premium Trust bank”, he concluded.
The race on Saturday starts at exactly 6.30 am at the start point Opposite National Federal Fire Service, Muhammed buhari way and finishes at the Velodrome inside the MKO National stadium.
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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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