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Sports Minister Rewards Young Gymnasts With N250,000
The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has presented Nigeria’s young African Gymnast, Stephanie Onusiriuka with the sum of N250,000 and a letter of commendation, following her recent accomplishment at the African Championships held in Pretoria, South Africa.
Dare who made the presentation on Wednesday in his office in Abuja, when the young Gymnast, accompanied by her Coach and mother, Mrs Amaka Onusiriuka, paid him a courtesy visit, described her as a true Ambassador of sports in the country.
According to him, the Ministry has been monitoring the performance and progress of the eleven year old African Champion Gymnast ever since she participated at the National Youth Games, Ilorin in 2019 where she won a Bronze medal.
He stated further that “the Ministry was also following your performance during the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival. You won 1 Gold medal, 2 Silver medals and 1 Bronze medal, and you were adjudged to be the second best all-round Gymnast”
While commending the performance of the young Gymnast, Dare assured that the Ministry was prepared to take her to the Olympics by the time she turns 13, just to watch the Games along side the young swimmer who he referred to as “the fish”, with a view to spurring them to higher heights in their various sporting fields.
The Minister added that Onusiriuka is part of the Ministry’s Talent Hunt Programme which is an initiative of the present administration.*”You are a part of our Talent Hunt Programme and the Ministry will keep supporting your international trips.” he added.
Dare also appreciated the Chairman, Airpeace Airline, Mr. Allen Onyema, who promised Stephanie Onusiriuka, free tickets for all Airpeace destinations for her trainings and competitions and called on all sports loving philanthropists to lend such supporting hands to budding talents.
He reiterated President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration’s determination to the development of grassroot sports in the country with a view to building formidable sporting teams for our nation.
Speaking earlier, the mother and coach of the promising young Gymnast, Mrs Amaka Onusiriuka, said that Stephanie practices at home everyday and in the Stadium every Sunday from morning to evening.
Mrs. Onusiriuka who further disclosed that the teen has another championship at Liverpool in October, and training tour in Japan, added, “she has gotten all the necessary equipment for her training at home”.
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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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