N20m Ajegunle City Youth Marathon holds Nov 30

By Daily Sports Nigeria on August 20, 2024

Organisers of the maiden edition of Ajegunle City Youth Marathon have fixed November 30 for the 10km race, which is expected to attract over 1000 runners with a prize pool of N20m.

Project leader of the race Isaac Moses, who doubles as Youth Secretary, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government Area, said the physically challenged will also be allowed to be part of the race.

The marathon is scheduled to begin at the Maracana Stadium and terminate at the Sports Ground of Nigeria Army Signals Barracks.

“The race will begin with a corporate race on November 23, while the main race follows a week later. The 2.5km corporate/VIP race will be flagged off by the Chairman of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area, Femi Okeowo, with the Chairman of Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Fatai Ayoola, receiving them at the council headquarters,” Moses said.

Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Isaac Omoleye, explained that the marathon, with the theme Creating a peaceful eco-friendly environment for an expanded youth engagement through sports, is aimed at showcasing the vibrant culture, unity, and creativity of the youths of the area, as well as promoting fitness, good health, talent identification, and empowerment of youths through sports.

According to the organisers, the Lagos State Sports Commission will provide technical oversight, while the military, police, Federal Road Safety Commission, and other paramilitary organisations will provide security on the race day.

 

 

Source Punch Ng

Posted August 20, 2024


 

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