Kwara Schools Track Cycling Championship Final To Hold On Saturday

The much anticipated grand finale of the maiden edition of Kwara State Schools Track Cycling championship has been scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 26.

Organised by KTM foundation, the cycling championship is hinged on talents discovery and promotion of cycling Sports in Kwara State.

Having held preliminaries across all the three Senatorial District in Kwara State, the climax of the tournament will now be staged at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin on Saturday, February 26.

Director General of KTM foundation, Dr. Khadijah 'Toyin Musah who is also a Board member of Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) expressed her delight over the talents that has been discovered so far and stated that the competition will not fall short of exciting moments on the final day.

"The final is going to be memorable. I can tell you that we have also provided all that is needed to deliver a programme of repute. Hence, we are not going to leave any stone unturned- we are fully ready" said Dr. Khadijah who is also Director of Center for Wellness and Creative Arts Therapy at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete.

Cyclists who have qualified to the final are expected to converge at the Stadium as they set sights on the ultimate prize.

Expected to lead other dignitaries to the final event is the Executive Chairman, Kwara State Sports Coommission, Coach Bola Magaji among other distinguished personalities.

Also speaking ahead of the final, the legendary Sportscaster, Bayour Issah who is the Head of Media of the championship  said fantastic prizes will be carted away by winners in all categories of the competiton. 

The final is billed for 7:30am on Saturday.

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