By Ojieva Ehiosun
All is now set for the maiden edition of Zuid Marathon race competition in Benin City.
The one day event which is expected to take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, will commence by 7 am with the take-off point at the Ogba Zoo along Airport road and climax at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
In a chat with sports journalists at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, organizers of the event, Zuid sports International in conjunction with Ogiefo Sports academy said that it is part of their contribution to help develop sports in the country, hence over 13 States and different athletic clubs have registered to participate in the championship.
“We have nursed this idea for a very long time, the event is aimed at catching them young, there are a lot of talented young boys and girls who, if well nurtured, can make Nigeria proud in international competitions. That is why we decided to organize this one-day Marathon to select athletes and recommend them to the AFN in their various States for further grooming,” an official said.
Registration for this event is free and calls have come from various States wishing to participate in the event, while qualified AFN officials have been invited to oversee the event.
The organisers disclosed that pizes will be won by participants, adding that the marathon will be an annual event.
