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ATHLETICS: WINNERS EMERGE AT ONE DAY MEET FOR U-15s IN BAYELSA  The Bayelsa State Athletics Association on Tuesday, put together a one day trial for Under 15 boys and girls with winners emerging in various categories. The event was aimed at selecting the best athletes to represent the State at the forthcoming National Youth Games billed for Asaba. XtrymeSports.blogspot.com reports that over two hundred aspiring athletes from across the State participated in the meet held inside the main bowl of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Yenagoa. 100 metres, 400m, 800m and 1500m track events as well as shot put, Long Jump and High Jump for field events and 100 metres hurdles demonstration, were among the events the young athletes featured. Ebimoboere Eberiye Christopher and Godfrey Amalala became the fastest girl and boy at the competition. In the 100 metres girls, young sprint sensation, Ebimoboere Eberiye Christopher who dusted other contenders, clocked ...

UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA'S JUDOKA LOSSES FINAL BOUT AT EKUS NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP Despite being tipped as favorite to clinch gold at the finals of the just concluded 4th Ekus National Judo Championship in Benin City, Edo State, Master Bodou Durham Vincent lost the finals due to injury. The championship, which commenced on July 1, 2025, concluded with the grand finale on Friday, July 5, 2025, XtrymeSports.blogspot.com reports. The University of Africa judoka qualified for the finals in style, amand was tipped to clinch gold, but for injury during the finals, which saw him settle for silver. Speaking to newsmen after the fight, Dr. Timi Igoli praised his athlete for showing resilience in all his fights.  "I'm very proud of Bodou Durham Vincent's record, and I'm happy we attended this championship to put him on show before the World University Games," he said. Reacting to the development, Coach Ada Gwegwe stated, "I have said it time...