The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD), is planning to stage the first National Cross Country Championship on February 18 in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
According to the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, the championship is aimed at developing long distance running in Nigeria to world class standard.
He said the championship has become necessary to enable the athletes to develop their strength and make them better runners.
The National Cross Country championship is a 10km event and will be held at the Rhino Golf course in Jos.
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