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Ekiti Para Athletes Depart For 2026 National Para Games Ekiti State has officially flagged off its participation in the 2026 National Para Games, as the state’s contingent of para athletes departed Ado-Ekiti for Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The team, made up of athletes, coaches, and officials, left from the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium amid excitement and optimism, signaling their readiness to compete with other contingents from across the country in the highly anticipated national event. In a farewell address, Technical Adviser to the Governor on Sports Development, Dr. , reaffirmed the strong commitment of Ekiti State Governor to promoting inclusivity and improving the welfare of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) through sustained investment in sports development. She charged the athletes to conduct themselves with discipline and pride, urging them to serve as worthy ambassadors of the state while representing Ekiti on the national stage. Dr. Ose...

  EKITI GOVERNMENT REJECTS CLAIMS OF HARASSMENT AGAINST ATHLETES, DEFENDS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT POLICIES The Ekiti State Government has firmly dismissed allegations circulating on social media that suggest its officials harassed athletes in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly refusing to represent the state in sporting events. In a press statement issued to journalists, the Technical Advisor to the Governor on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, described the reports as misleading and a deliberate distortion of facts.  She emphasized that the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji remains fully committed to sports development and the welfare of athletes across the state. Dr. Osetoba underscored the government's deliberate efforts to empower youth through sports by investing heavily in infrastructure, training, and development programs. “The government recognizes the transformative power of sports in unlocking the potential of young people and is making significant financial commitme...

The Federal Representative for Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Constituency, Akin Rotimi, has unveiled plans to organize a talent hunt competition for para athletes across all 16 local government areas of Ekiti State. Rotimi shared the announcement on Saturday during the inauguration of the Ekiti State Para Athletics Association Board of Committee at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti. The event brought together stakeholders and enthusiasts of para athletics in a display of unity and support for the sport. As the committee chairman, Rotimi emphasized his dedication to advancing the welfare of para athletes in the state. He revealed that the upcoming competition, with details to be announced soon, is part of a broader effort to enhance opportunities for athletes with disabilities while promoting sports development in Ekiti. In his address, Rotimi urged the committee members to collaborate in raising the profile of para athletics in the state, aligning their efforts with the administratio...