The Bayelsa State Athletics Association has concluded plans to hold a one-day U-15/Secondary Schools Athletics Meet at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa on Monday, 23rd March, 2026 from 8am.
The meet, expected to feature athletes in track and field will focus more on the field events including Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Javelin, and Discus where the state is perceived to be lagging behind in national competitions.
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At the event, the young athletes will also be introduced to both the short and quarter hurdles- 110mH for men, 100mH for women and then the 400 metres hurdles.
A statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Association, Dr. Kola Oredipe and Mr. Tariye Jackson-Bidei, indicates the partnership with the Bayelsa State Sports Council, State Ministry of Sports Development, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth Development.
According to the statement, invitation has been extended to interested schools across the State for various events including 100m, 400m and 800m for boys and girls.
The Association will equally use the competition to select athletes for future National Youth Games.
In a related development, the Bayelsa State Athletics Association will host a 3-day coaching clinic on High Jump and hurdles techniques for interested coaches in athletics.
The National Head Coach, Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Rtd. DSP Solomon Aliyu, a former Nigerian hurdler and National High Jump Coach, Mr. Kola Adeboye, will be in Yenagoa to prep up the young Bayelsa athletes in the two events.
