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TIG Club departs Nigeria for World Gymnastic Championship in Malta

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3 years ago

July 5, 2023

Joel Ajayi

No fewer than 9 Nigerian gymnasts from Tony International Gymnastic TIG Club on Wednesday jet out of the country to compete with their counterparts from the United State of America, United Kingdom, South Africa and the others countries in the forthcoming 2023 edition of the World Gymnastic Championship in Malta.

The world’s best gymnasts will compete against each other for the world titles.

Briefing the Journalist’s at Namidi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja the founder of TIG Club Coach Tony Asuquo said the athletes has been making Nigeria proud and will give their best in Malta

“Nigeria Athletes will be competing with country likes USA, UK, South Africa and many other countries in that competition. We are going there to win medal, the children are ready to give their best.” He said

Speaking also, an elated 8 years old gymnast Adila Adedeji expressed: “Well, I expected to redouble my effort in Malta to win a medal and make my Parents, TIG and Nigeria proud.”

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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4 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

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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