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Sensational Nigeria, Gymnast Stephanie Onusiriuka Bags 2-Years’ Training Tour In UK
A 12-year-old sensational gymnast, Stephanie Onusiriuka will fly out of the country on the Sunday, 25th of June 2023 for a self-sponsor 2 years training tour in the Central London, Leed City to pursue her sporting career and her education.
Onusiriuka, a member of Tony International Gymnastics TIG club of Abuja will, as from next week, be having her training at one of the biggest Leed gymnastic clubs for the period of 2 years, courtesy of her parents.
The young gymnast has continued the amazing trend of success for Nigerian female athletes and has been rewarded for her Gold Medal at the recent African Junior Gymnastics Championship and won many accolades for herself.
Speaking at a sent-forth party organized for Onusiriuka, the founder of TIG club Coach, Tony Asuquo said Nigeria lacks better equipment, that is why she was pushed abroad to pursue her dream.
According to him, we are here today, because of our outstanding gymnast, Stephanie Onusiriuka, we all know that she has broken many gymnastic records in the country and beyond, she has done double bar summersault, the first girl to do a triple twist in West Africa, she has won different competitions.
“We looked at it that, Nigeria lacks some equipment to assist the young lad further, and we don’t want her to get injured. So, the parents came up with a plan to sponsor the training abroad.
“Kudos to Stephanie’s Mum who went out there to get funds, visa and today, she will be going to Leed City in UK for a period of two years training tour with better equipment and she will be back to represent Nigeria as soon as possible.”
Speaking on the benefits of the training to Nigeria, Coach Anthony said: it’s a very good one for Nigeria because we have seen so many talents die just because there is no push like what Stephene’s parents did. We don’t want to kill her dream because of lack of equipment, we want to make sure something good happens to her, there is no support from the Federation, but self-support from parents and immediate past sports Minister Sunday Dare.
In her remark, an elated Onusiriuka showered encomiums on her parents for giving her the opportunity to pursue her dream.
“I feel very happy, because my parents have tried a lot for me to be able to get to this stage, I know getting the money to make me realize this is not an easy task.
“My target is to reach there and learn, improve and be the best in the country and the world.
“I want to thank TG Club, Coach Tony and other coaches for their impact on me, I have learned so much, the coaches are fantastic. I have fun with my fellow gymnasts, I wish all of them the best.”
Also speaking, an elated, hard-working mother of the young lad, who went all there to ensure her child gets the training tour, Mrs Amaka Onwusurika said at last, hard work pays for her.
“At least, for now, she will be able to train with well-equipped and standard facilities at Leed city and I pray and hope she will make Nigeria proud.
“My hope is for her to get to the Olympics and I know by the grace of God, she will get there.”
She, however, heaped huge encomiums on the immediate past Minister of youth and sport development, Chief Sunday Dare, and the entire Ministry at large, whose support was endless to make her daughter realize the dream.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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