June 02, (THEWILL) — The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has scheduled its national trials to be held between Saturday, 20th June and Monday, 22nd June, 2026, at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Yaba, Lagos State, to select track and field athletes to represent the country at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
The arrival date for the trials, which will feature 32 events for men and women, is Friday, June 19, while the departure is Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
A statement by AFN’s media co-ordinator, Dr Kola Oredipe, says the Technical Committee, led by Mr Gabriel Okon, has released qualifying standards for both Nigerian and foreign-based athletes.
It noted that while athletes for 100m, 200m and 400m men and women would be eligible to participate based on the set standards, other track and field events will remain open for participation.
The statement emphasised that the Federation will provide accommodation for athletes who meet the standard within the year under review, with the names of qualified athletes expected to be published soon.
It further notes that the Secretary-General of the AFN, Mr Israel Inwang, has issued letters of invitation to State Directors of Sports, Chairmen of State Athletics Associations, Coaches, Managers, Military, Para-military athletics bodies and athletics clubs for participation.
The statement adds that the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Chief Tonobok Okowa, is inviting stakeholders and athletics fans across the country to prepare to be part of the national trials.
The AFN boss appreciated the current leadership of the National Sports Commission for the support of the federation and the athletes over this period.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
