Daniel Igali Leads The Charge As Yenagoa City 10K Race Gathers Pace

The Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Daniel Igali, has officially registered for the highly anticipated Yenagoa City International 10K Race 2026, setting the benchmark for what promises to be a historic sporting event in the state.

By personally signing up for the race, Mr. Igali has thrown his weight behind the initiative, urging residents, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to seize the opportunity to be part of a landmark event that will put Yenagoa on the global athletics map.

Scheduled for 4th April 2026, the race will begin at Opolo Roundabout along the Isaac Boro Expressway and conclude at Peace Park on the Mbiama–Yenagoa Road, offering participants a scenic and competitive route through the heart of the city. The race is set to start at 9:30 a.m., with a cut-off time of 12:30 p.m.

The event will attract elite runners from across Nigeria and around the world, competing for an impressive prize fund.

Registration for the race is currently open. Interested participants can pick up forms at the Ministry of Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa, or register online via www.yenagoacity10kmrace.com.