Amusan Returns In November For The 2nd Tobi/Abiola Ijebu Sprint And Relays Meet

After crowning a difficult season with a Diamond League trophy in 100m hurdles in Eugene, USA on Sunday, Tobi Amusan is about to return to Nigeria in November to do what she loves doing greatest, giving the youthful ones alternatives to showcase their skills.

And from November third to the 4th, younger athletes from all of the nooks and crannies of Ogun State will converge on the iconic Otunba Dipo Dina stadium, Ijebu-Ode for the second version of the Tobi/Abiola Ijebu Dash and Relays Meet.

Amusan and Abiola Onakoya are beneficiaries of youth growth programmes in Ogun State which led to their discovery as younger athletes, they each obtained scholarships to check on the College of El-Paso, in Texas, USA.

Earlier than their commencement from the college, each represented Staff Nigeria on the youth, junior, and senior ranges.

After successful laurels for Nigeria and being a very good ambassador of the nation, they believed one of the best ways they may give again to their neighborhood is to provide youthful ones alternatives.

This version has the assist of the His Excellency the Govt Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun who named Amusan Ogun State Youth Ambassador after she broke the 100m hurdles report on the 2022 World Championships in Eugene.

Amusan who additionally gained the gold medal within the occasion is the primary and solely Nigerian to win a gold medal within the World Athletics Championships because the inaugural version in 1983.

It’s in recognition of her contributions to the expansion of athletics from the grassroots and likewise her achievements that earned Amusan the ambassadorial function.

In contrast to the inaugural version which was restricted to Ijebu-Ode, this second version has the blessing of the Ogun State Authorities, so it’ll cowl all the colleges from throughout the state.

Aside from certificates and medals winner of this version can even go house with spike sneakers, canvas, and different gadgets, other than the prizes that will likely be awarded to successful faculties.

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