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Ogun Women Run: NSC DG calls for more support for women in sports

Posted : 08 December 2024

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olapade, has commended the Ogun Women Run, describing it as a vital platform for the empowerment and celebration of women in sports.


Olapade made the remarks at the flag-off of the race on Saturday in Abeokuta.

 

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Olapade emphasized that such initiatives pave the way for talents to excel, citing icons such as Mary Onyali and Falilat Ogunkoya as prime examples of how the nation can tap into its potential.


He called on Ogun and other states to continue shining a light on talents who can excel on national and global stages, reiterating the NSC’s resolve to provide an enabling environment for women’s sports to thrive.


He praised the organizers of the race, Brussel Sports Management Limited, for their consistency over the years in organizing such a race for women’s empowerment in sports.


“This race is a testament to the power of sports in uniting and empowering women. With platforms like this, we are certain that more athletes will rise to carry Nigeria’s flag high in global competitions.


“The Ogun Women Run is more than just a race; it is a movement. It signifies a commitment to ensuring that no woman is left behind in the journey to achieving greatness in sports.


“The NSC will continue to work closely with initiatives like this to unlock the full potential of our female athletes,” he said.


The five-kilometer road race, designed for women aged 25 to 60 years, reflects a commitment to fostering female participation in sports.


Aderonke Alabi won the race with a cash prize of N500,000, while Affigbo Esther finished second with a cash prize of N300,000.


Third-place finisher Olude Kehinde received a cash prize of N200,000.


Olapade, in his magnanimity, awarded cash prizes to some of the outstanding athletes, while the former President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Solomon Ogba, donated N1 million to the outstanding athletes.

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