Nigeria: Lagos Marathon – Medal Handout Halted Amid Safety Fears After Crowd Surge – Organisers

February 17, 2026
[Leadership] Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, have expressed regret and outlined plans for the re-distribution of medals following a "dangerous crowd surge" at the 10KM medal collection point on Saturday, February 14th. The incident led to the temporary suspension of medal issuance due to significant safety concerns.

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