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The annual World Athletics Gold Label event returned last year after a two-year, COVID-19-induced break, and this year’s edition will be held on Saturday, May 27.
The organizers of the Okpekpe 10-kilometer road race have announced Pamodzi Limited of Petralon Energy Limited, as the official corporate social responsibility (CSR) partner.
Pulse Sports reports that the annual World Athletics Gold Label event returned last year after a two-year, COVID-19-induced break, and this year’s edition will be held on Saturday, May 27.
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Okpekpe 10km Road Race set for May 27
The road race promises to deliver another pacesetting event in 2023.
This first road running event in Nigeria will mark its ninth edition this year.
Petralon Energy Partners Okpepe Road Race
The Race Media Director, Dare Esan, said Petralon Energy Ltd. is the newest company to formally join the first road running competition in West Africa.
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Esan disclosed that Petralon Energy would award cash prizes to the first three natives of Ora who crossed the finish line.
“The company will use its sponsorship of the race as a corporate social responsibility tool, as well as empower the Ora community in Owan Local Council in Edo State on race day.
“Okpekpe Road Race has placed Nigeria on the world map, as a destination for sports, and Petraleon Energy Limited is also committed to acquiring, developing, operating, and financing hydrocarbon assets in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
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“The common ground between the two companies is about ensuring a good image for Nigeria as well as contributing to the development of the economy and health of the nation,” Esan said.
Esan added that this year's edition is the ninth edition and will be a gold-label event.
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He said: “For eight years, we have organized a world-class event that has grown from the first to get a World Athletics bronze label status in 2015 to the first to also get a silver label status.
“The ninth edition this year will be a gold label event, and we are particularly delighted we have been able to open the door for a road-running culture in the country.
“As many as 15 other road races in Nigeria have had their race courses measured by accredited World Athletics/AIMS measurers. With Petralon Energy Limited joining us in this pacesetting role, we believe we can contribute more to making Nigeria a greater country.”
Pulse Sports reports that Ethiopians won 2022's edition of the race in both the men's and women’s categories.
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