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The Head ofTechnical Department, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Uthman Okunnu has stated that Lagos State is known for developing sports from the grassroots and will not deviate from its mandate in ensuring mass participation in physical activities and the “Catch Them Young” initiative. Speaking recently at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba, on the build-up for the …

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reiterated that his administration will continue to encourage youth participation and sports development to build a sane society. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, LSSC, Sola Aiyepeku, disclosed this in his address at the final match/closing ceremony of the 15th U-16 Inter-State Emeka Anyaoku Cup 2023 held …

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), in partnership with Sports Global Ambassador Initiatives for Youth Development and Conflict Resolution, has celebrated the 2023 edition of the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace (IDSDP) with a three-day sports competition for students from 14 Junior and Senior Secondary Schools (both Private and Public) across the Six Education Districts in the …

Lagos State Volleyball Association, in conjunction with the Lagos State Sports Commission, has concluded arrangements to organise the maiden edition of the “Super Four” Sitting-Volleyball Championship.Speaking on the Championship, the Chairman, Legacy Volleyball Club and Board Member of the Lagos State Volleyball Association, Mr. Kayode Ladele, said the event has been scheduled to take place from 17 to 18 June, 2022, at the National Stadium Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, Lagos State.According to …

The Lagos State Para-Athletics Association is set to host the Regional Para- Athletics Competition for the Southwest Zone as part of the efforts to stimulate the growth of Sports in Lagos. A release issued by the Chairman, Lagos State Para-Athletics Association, Mr. Rafiu Olawale Etti, said the forthcoming games is part of the strategic mandate of the Lagos State Sports Commission for the development of grassroots sports.  …

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has issued a travel advisory to motorists and road users on the forthcoming Y2021 Mini-Marathon for Women tagged “Lagos Women Run”, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 13th November, 2021, from 6.30 a.m. A statement signed by the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Sola Aiyepeku, said the mini-marathon, planned to be both virtual and physical race, will attract …

Lagos has concluded all arrangements for the hosting of the 6th edition of the only women marathon in Sub Saharan Africa, tagged: “Lagos Women Run”, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 13th, 2021. The Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr. Olusola Aiyepeku, disclosed this at a Press Conference held on Thursday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, …

The Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr. Oluwatoyin Gafaar, has charged the athletes and officials of Team Lagos participating in the 6th National Youth Games (NYG) from October 10 to 20, 2021, in Ilorin, to excel and do the State proud by coming tops at the games. Gafaar, who gave the charge on Sunday before Team Lagos left for the competition, said …

The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Sola Aiyepeku, has stated that the ongoing Sports Summer Camp was specifically designed to positively engage and groom Lagos School Children during the long holidays. Aiyepeku, who disclosed this during a recent interview at his office in Yaba, said the Summer Camp is one of the platforms created by the Lagos State …

The Lagos State Sports Commission has kicked off the Phase I, Season II of its annual Lagos Sports Summer Camp for Public and Private School Children between the ages of 9 and14 at the Badagry Grammar School, Badagry. A press release issued by the Public Affairs Officer, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mrs. Titi Oshodi, said the first of the three phase camping programmes, which comprised 60% Sports and 40% …