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Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin Weightlifting Centre opens in Ilorin
Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin Community Project (ROBCOP) on Wednesday entered into a partnership with Kwara State College of Education to groom weightlifters in the tertiary institution and its environs.
The founder of ROBCOP, Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin (OLY) revealed that her priority is to ensure weightlifters are educated and train with the best equipments.
The Sydney 2000 silver medallist seeked for the collaboration of the state government, the sports council and management of the tertiary institution in ensuring the program becomes a success.
She said, “Today is a historic day because Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin Community Project (ROBCOP) is entering into a partnership with the College of Education in owning its training centre inside the school. We have a vision for all our weightlifters to become heroes and heroines as well as become educated.
“In the next four years, we hope to see some of these weightlifters bring glory to Kwara state and Nigeria at international championships. ROBCOP will provide the enabling environment and equipment for the weightlifters to train. For you to excel in the sport, you need consistent training”, she added.
“I cannot do it alone; a tree cannot make a forest and that is why I am seeking the collaboration of the state government, the sports council and management of the tertiary institution”.
While commending the initiator of the project, the Acting Provost of College of Education, Ilorin, Dr Jimoh Ayinla reiterated the college’s resolve to continue to support sports development in the institution.
Meanwhile, former commissioner for sports, Hameed Adio (OLY) while describing Ruth Ogbeifo Balofin as an icon and virtuous woman said that she won 63 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals in her weightlifting career for Kwara and Nigeria including the Commonwealth and Olympics.
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World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon
Joel Ajayi
With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.
It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities.
The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link:
👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7
They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event.
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is projected to attract top-tier competitors and deliver a world-class road-running spectacle, reinforcing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for major international sporting events.
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