National cross country race: Winners to share N2m Prize

Winners at today’s National Cross Country race holding in the cold city of Jos will share from a total prize purse of over N2m, organizers have announced.       

Osheku says he is already getting messages from some of the best distance coaches and managers in the world who have been commending the Sports Ministry for finally giving attention to distance running in Nigeria. “Walter Abymayr, a renowned athletics coach and manager is excited we are returning to running cross country which he believes is the solid foundation that we can have to produce world-class athletes,” Osheku added.                                        Today’s 10km race will start at 10am with the women’s race taking centre stage. “The event will be organized in accordance with World Athletics competition rules,” Osheku added.

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