Sports
Udale Re-Elected Players’ Rep. On HFN Board, Pledges Better Welfare
A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Haruna Udale on Monday won the athletes’ representative election into the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Udale won the election with 27 votes from the 31 registered voters who participated in the election.
It was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Udale later told NAN that he was ready to give quality representation on the board in this his second time of being elected.
“I want to thank God Almighty for giving me this victory and also I want to thank the players for believing in me and re-electing me,” he said.
Udale then noted that the Samuel Ocheho-led board of the federation had done a good job.
“We have done a great job with Sam Ocheho, now the former president of the Federation.
“As for me, I will concentrate on area of sports career development for handball players.
“We will work together with the stakeholders and the federation to see how we can help to develop the career of players,” he said.
NAN reports that in the election for the players’ representative, Dauda Talle who stood against Ocheho had only two votes.
Sports
Lagos Renews Commitment to Women Run as Organisers Promise Record-Breaking Event
The Lagos State government has reiterated its commitments to the annual 10km Women Run as the road race dedicated to only women draws near.
Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday during the press conference to herald the November 14 race, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said the state was always willing to partner with the organisers as part of efforts to drive mass participation in sports.
“That is why year in, year out, we are always willing to be part of this initiative,” he said.
“We are always very excited when the time is getting nearer. We understand that the theme for 2026 is ‘One city, One stride, Let’s run together.
“There’s something about togetherness. There’s something about moving together. And there’s something about working together to achieve a common purpose.
“Lagos Women’s Run has actually emphasized the need for us to run together, one city, and to achieve a common purpose.”
“What Lagos Women Run has done and has continued to do is making a significant impact in the lives of our people. And it’s very important for us to continue to support and to achieve greatness.”
Also speaking at the Press conference, the Coordinator of the event, Tayo Popoola, said the organisers have put in place a lot of innovation to make this year’s edition the best-ever.
According to her, there is need for togetherness and to build a nation, there is a need to run together as one, hence the theme of the 2026 edition of the race.
She appreciated all sponsors, especially the Lagos State government while also revealing that over 10,000 women already registered for the race with more being expected before registration closes.
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