Yabatech Sports Complex Set for Dynamic Athletics Meet

The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) Sports Complex in Lagos is set to host the Dynamic Athletics Meet this August, drawing athletes from across West Africa.

The competition, which has steadily grown in profile, will feature participants from Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria. Organisers say the meet provides a crucial platform for athletes to close their season with strong performances, personal bests, and improved world rankings.

Dynamic Athletics founder and meet organiser, Olabanji Ayegbusi, confirmed the event in a statement. He noted that the meet has consistently delivered high-quality performances, including world-leading marks and meeting records.

Ayegbusi emphasised that the championship is more than a competition, describing it as a collective effort by the athletics community. “The Dynamic Athletics Meet belongs to everyone—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,” he said.

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He appealed for greater technical and financial support from stakeholders to ensure the successful staging of the event. According to him, the meet expands opportunities for athletes while showcasing both established and emerging talents.

The Yabatech Sports Complex, which recently hosted successful national trials, is expected to provide a fitting venue for the sub-regional contest. Its facilities have been praised for meeting international standards, making it a preferred choice for athletics events in Nigeria.

Ayegbusi also called on the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) to back the initiative. He stressed that their involvement would strengthen the meet’s credibility and help sustain its growth.

Athletes across the region are already preparing for the competition, with many viewing it as a final chance to secure rankings before the season ends. Coaches and sports analysts believe the meet will further boost Nigeria’s reputation as a hub for athletics in West Africa.

The Dynamic Athletics Meet has become a fixture in the athletics calendar, attracting attention for its competitive atmosphere and record-breaking performances. Its organisers hope that with stronger institutional support, it can evolve into one of the continent’s premier athletics events.

For Nigeria, hosting the meet offers an opportunity to showcase its organisational capacity and reinforce its leadership in regional sports development. With Lagos as the backdrop, the event is expected to draw significant interest from fans, media, and scouts.

As preparations continue, expectations are high that the Yabatech Sports Complex will once again deliver a memorable athletics experience, cementing its place as a leading venue for track and field in Nigeria.