Technical Director of the Dynamic Athletics Meet, Lekan Soetan, says the 2026 edition of the competition will provide more opportunities for young athletes to compete and develop, Boldsports report.
The third edition of the meet will take place on Saturday, August 15, at the YABATECH Sports Complex in Yaba, Lagos.
Soetan, who is also the South-West representative on the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, believes providing competitive opportunities for young athletes is crucial to the long-term development of Nigerian athletics.
According to him, the meet is structured to accommodate emerging talents seeking national exposure as well as elite athletes aiming to improve their performances and achieve qualifying standards.
“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. The Dynamic Athletics Meet 2026 exists to ensure more young people have the opportunity to compete, grow and dream,” Soetan said.
Since its inception, the competition has operated an open registration system, allowing upcoming and established athletes to participate.
Organisers hope the policy will continue to make the meet a platform for identifying and developing the next generation of Nigerian athletics stars.
Registration for the competition will close on July 30, after which no additional entries will be accepted.
The organisers said the deadline would allow sufficient time to verify entries, resolve registration errors, complete accreditation and conclude other technical preparations.
Athletes, coaches, clubs and state associations have been advised to register before the deadline.
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