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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Organizers of the maiden edition of the 10km road marathon in Ogbomosho town in Oyo state, have revealed that over a thousand runners will participate.<\/p>\n

In a season of marathons, which has also seen the city of Kaduna host its own historic event last week, Ogbomosho is set to not be left out.<\/p>\n

Chairman of the organising committee of the race, Prince Oyebamiji Aderemi Joy, confirmed to newsmen that all is now set for the race to hold as scheduled this weekend.<\/p>\n

The chairman, who said the registration for the event has been free, added that one thousand, a hundred and forty athletes across the Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in Ogbomoso zone will be participating.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Don\u2019t wait for government, pursue your goals,\u2019 Ashimolowo charges Nigerian youths<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has aired their support for the event.<\/p>\n

\u2018The race has received the endorsement from the AFN and we are delighted that it is one that is strictly restricted to athletes around Ogbomosho and its environs which is a bold move to create the culture of road running in that part of the country as well as unearth talents that can be groomed.<\/p>\n

\u2018This is one of the reasons the race got the nod from the AFN,\u2019 said Niyi Beyioku, Secretary General of the Federation.<\/p>\n

The Ogbomosho marathon is mainly to discover hidden talents and also promote physical and wellbeing of the people, said the organizers.<\/p>\n

The marathon will be flagged off by Nigeria\u2019s Sports Minister, Sunday Dare. He will be joined by the Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde; AFN president, Olamide George; other dignitaries like Dr. Amos Adamu, Alao Akala and the traditional rulers in the area.<\/p>\n

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