The RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit, organised by the Tunde Delu Initiative, got underway on Monday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, with athletes from the Egba Zone battling for places in the grand finale.
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A total of 18 schools participated in the qualifiers, including Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy, Abeokuta Grammar School, Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Rev. Kuti Memorial Anglican School, Greenland Academy, Well Watered Schools and Lafenwa High School, among others.
The competition began with the screening of athletes before action shifted to the track and field events, where the top two finishers in each event secured qualification for the grand finale scheduled for June 26.
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In the boys’ 100 metres, Adigun Noah emerged victorious with a time of 11.56 seconds, while Ehisanya Success finished second in 11.81 seconds to also qualify for the final.
The girls’ 100 metres saw Elekede claim first place in 12.42 seconds, ahead of Adegbite Ikmot, who crossed the finish line in 12.72 seconds.
In the boys’ shot put, Adesanya Ayanfe and Adegbesan Success secured the top two positions, while Olowobese Seyi and Odesanya Oyinkansola qualified from the girls’ shot put event.
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Adigun Noah continued his impressive outing by winning the boys’ 200 metres to book another place in the grand finale, with Oyeniran Lukman finishing second.
The girls’ 400 metres event was won by Gogo Eunice, while Balogun Dorcas finished second to qualify for the final. In the boys’ category, Adebayo David and Lasisi Adisa claimed the top two positions.
The long jump event also produced its finalists as athletes competed fiercely for qualification spots. Awesu Abdulwahab and Olatunji Jomiloju took the first and second spots in the Boys’long jump, while Oyelaja Ayowande and Okewole Olamide emerged the winner and runner up in the girls’ long jump.
Speaking after the event, the organiser, Hon. Tunde Delu, expressed satisfaction with the turnout of schools, athletes and spectators at the opening qualifier.
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He commended all participants for their enthusiasm and competitive spirit and expressed optimism ahead of the remaining zonal qualifiers scheduled for Ilaro, Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode.
Hon.Delu noted that the initiative is aimed at discovering and nurturing young athletics talents across Ogun State and expressed confidence that the competition would produce future champions.
The RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit will continue with qualifiers in the remaining zones before culminating in the grand finale on June 26 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta.
