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Ikogosi Marathon to groom 10 Ekiti athletes

Ikogosi Marathon to groom 10 Ekiti athletes
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The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative was established in 2014 as a community-based sporting event aimed at promoting athletics, discovering young talents and using sports to showcase Ekiti State’s tourism potential. “We expect companies operating in Ekiti State to support the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative.
Context & Background
  • ✦The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative has said it will nurture 10 indigenous athletes discovered during the competition and provide them with the necessary support to develop their careers.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Sunday:Among dignitaries at the marathon event were the former Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni; former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu; Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Adeoye Aribasoye; the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Dr Abisoye Fagade; and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Sunday Asefon.2026:Araoye spoke at the closing ceremony of the 2026 edition of the 17.5km Ikogosi Marathon, held at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, Ikogosi Ekiti, on Saturday.2025:The 2025 edition marked the event’s return after a period of inactivity and featured the 17.5km race distance, which was retained for the 2026 edition.
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Key Takeaways
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  • ✦The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative was established in 2014 as a community-based sporting event aimed at promoting athletics, discovering young talents and using sports to showcase Ekiti State’s tourism potential.
  • ✦“We expect companies operating in Ekiti State to support the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative.
  • ✦The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative has said it will nurture 10 indigenous athletes discovered during the competition and provide them with the necessary support to develop their careers.
Key Facts:Sunday: Among dignitaries at the marathon event were the former Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni; former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu; Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Adeoye Aribasoye; the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Dr Abisoye Fagade; and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Sunday Asefon.2026: Araoye spoke at the closing ceremony of the 2026 edition of the 17.5km Ikogosi Marathon, held at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, Ikogosi Ekiti, on Saturday.2025: The 2025 edition marked the event’s return after a period of inactivity and featured the 17.5km race distance, which was retained for the 2026 edition.2026: Araoye said the 2026 edition recorded remarkable growth, expressing optimism that the 2027 edition would be upgraded to an international marathon to attract more foreign athletes and create opportunities for Nigerian long-distance runners.
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The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative has announced plans to nurture 10 indigenous athletes discovered during the competition and support their careers.

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The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative was established in 2014 as a community-based sporting event aimed at promoting athletics, discovering young talents and using sports to showcase Ekiti State’s tourism potential.

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“We expect companies operating in Ekiti State to support the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative.

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Among dignitaries at the marathon event were the former Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni; former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu; Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Adeoye Aribasoye; the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Dr Abisoye Fagade; and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Sunday Asefon.

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