By Ado Salisu
Athletes from Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and host nation Nigeria are set to compete at the highly anticipated Dynamic Athletics Meet scheduled for mid-August at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex.
Founder and organiser of the competition, Olabanji Ayegbusi, disclosed that the World Athletics-listed event has already attracted significant interest from across West Africa, with athletes from the participating countries confirming their readiness through emails and other communication channels.
As the 2026 athletics season gradually winds down, many competitors are expected to use the meet as an opportunity to end their campaigns strongly by recording personal bests, improving their world rankings and delivering outstanding performances.
Over the years, the Dynamic Athletics Meet has earned a reputation for producing world-leading performances, meeting records and numerous personal bests, making it one of the region’s notable athletics competitions.
This year’s edition is expected to continue that tradition by providing a competitive platform for both elite and emerging athletes. Organisers said the official competition date and registration details will be announced soon.
Speaking ahead of the championship, Ayegbusi appealed to stakeholders for greater technical and financial support to ensure a successful event.
According to him, the competition plays a vital role in expanding opportunities for athletes while providing a platform for both established stars and emerging talents to showcase their abilities.
“The Dynamic Athletics Meet belongs to everyone in the athletics family—athletes, coaches, former athletes, media practitioners, board members, technical officials and track and field philanthropists. We all have a role to play in making it bigger and better,” Ayegbusi said.
He also called on the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the National Sports Commission to support the initiative, noting that their backing would further strengthen the growth and development of athletics in Nigeria and across the West African region.
