Okpekpe Road Race gets IAAF Bronze Label

 

The World Athletics Governing body, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has conferred the IAAF bronze label status on the Okpkekpe 10km Road Race, which holds annually in Edo State,Nigeria.  

 

In a release sent by IAAF, the body commended the organisers   for staging  a  hitch free tournament in the  last two years while, urging  them to adhere to the rules and regulations guiding the new status. 

 

The release stated:"We have reviewed your application for an IAAF Road Race Label.  We are pleased to inform you that your race has been awarded a Bronze Label for 2015. We remind you that all requirements included in the Road Race Label Regulations must be met in order to be considered for an IAAF Label the following year."

 

The maiden edition of Okpekpe International Road Race was organised by the Edo State,government under the leadership of  Comrade Adams Oshiomole, in 2013.  

  Since inception, more than  200 top  athletes  across the globe have been part of the race, while Moses Massai of Kenya won the maiden edition with a time of 29mins, 39 seconds.

 

  the competition has received the backing of dignitaries across the country, as they take active part in the race by running alongside Governor Oshiomole  in the 10km race.