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Ogwuashi-Ukwu Marathon: Athletes Jostle for health improvement amid viral surge

Last updated: December 28, 2021 1:36 pm
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The 2021 Seven kilometres Health Marathon organised by a Non-governmental Organisation, Aweleka, in Ogwashi-uku, Headquarters of Aniocha-South Local Government Area of Delta State, witnessed over two hundred athletes across different age brackets taking health and their wellbeing to an all new status against the surge of pandemics.

The Seven kilometres Health Marathon which has continued to attract public commendation for engaging peaceful coexistence and health improvement irrespective of age, social status and political affiliation began from Isah Road and ended at Ogwashi-uku Polytechnic Preparatory School on Azagba road.

Also Read: Buhari hails outstanding achievements of Nigeria’s U-20 Athletes

Some of the athletes spoke to AIT Sports Crew on their reasons for participation.

Defending champion and winner of this year’s Health Marathon, Ebule Emmanuel says he is impressed with the Organizers and called for more innovations,

High point of the event was the medallion decoration of the overall winner of the Marathon and other runners up.

Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe

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