Manny Ita –
The 2026 edition of the Ogun Women Run was held on Saturday, April 12, 2026, in Ogun State, with athlete Adebayo emerging as the overall winner in a competitive race that drew participants from across the country.
The annual event, which focuses on promoting women’s participation in athletics and fitness, featured a strong turnout and was marked by improved organisation, wider participation, and increased attention from sports development stakeholders.
Adebayo delivered a standout performance, pulling ahead in the final stretch of the race to secure victory, ahead of other top contenders. Officials praised her discipline and endurance, describing her win as a reflection of rising standards in women’s road racing.
Sports administrators at the event highlighted the Ogun Women Run as an important platform for discovering and nurturing female athletic talent, noting that such competitions are helping to strengthen grassroots sports development in Nigeria.
They also reiterated calls for increased investment in women’s sports, including better training facilities, sponsorship opportunities, and structured development programs to sustain emerging talents.
The 2026 edition concluded with medal presentations and renewed commitments from organizers to expand the event’s reach in future editions.
