The organizers of Abeokuta 10 kilometre race, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), have revealed that eventual winners at the 2021 edition scheduled for November 13 will be paid 48 hours after the race.
Managing Director of NSML, Hon. Bukola Olopade said it’s a record time of crediting winners, a development he described as a step in the right direction.
The 2021 Abeokuta 10 kilometre race with the theme, “Naija, Race For Homeland” is restricted to indigenous runners, the first time of having such in the history of races put together by the foremost sports marketing company.
In his words, Hon. Olopade, a former sports commissioner in the Gateway state said measures are already in place to ensure a hitch free race, he added that the City of Abeokuta is extremely ready to host the indigenous athletes coming from different part of the country.
He said “Winners will get their prizes 48 hours after the race, it’s a record time of payment, the history is there for all to see.
“We are extremely glad to put up ideas that will add quality to what we have put in place, come November 13, the indigenous athletes will witness a top notch road race which is strictly for Naija, our Homeland
“With the support we have from our sponsors and the Ogun State government, we are ready for the great Abeokuta 10KM Race.”
At stake is a two thousand dollars ($2,000) prize money for the eventual winner, while the second and third to reach the finish line will go home with one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500), and one thousand dollars ($1000) in that order.
The 2021 Abeokuta 10 kilometre race will also have a Wheelchair category where the top three runners will receive five hundred thousand naira, three hundred thousand naira and two hundred thousand naira respectively.
The take off point for the race is the Ake Palace, it will terminate at the MKO Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.
