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NLA Endorses Big Millennium Marathon on September 22, 2018

Athletics NLA Endorses Big Millennium Marathon on September 22, 2018
JUN 5, 2018 LISTEN

Mr George Gyamfi Osew, Director of Operations at the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) has disclosed that they support the 2018 Big Millennium Marathon and have waved fees charged because the event promotes the United Nations (UN) development goals on healthy living lifestyle.

He said Ghana needs to have healthy people who can contribute positively to the development of the economy and create opportunities for others.

He noted that Ghana have been given the opportunity to register on time to qualify to compete in a special mini raffle towards the main draw and on June 15, some lucky people can win laptops, printers, mobile phones, fridges or sports kits.

Mr Abedu Wilson, a director from the National Sports Authority (NSA) urged Ghanaians to exercise regularly and participate in the Millennium Marathon which is a “win-win event” because one takes part to remain fit and stand the chance of winning a brand new car.

Ambassador Ashim Morton, founder of the Millennium Marathon explained that participating in the marathon is free, but one has to pay 50ghc to qualify to enter the raffle and then walk, jog or run to partake in the draw. “Anybody can win” he expressed.

He noted that any lucky person can win by first texting *800*17# to all mobile networks to be registered and be at the Independence Square early morning on September 22, 2018, and participate by walking, jogging or running to cross the finish line.

The UN Ambassador Morton said “We are looking forward to the exciting fourth edition of the Millennium Marathon, which takes off on the 22nd of September 2018. This year 10,000 runners will Run The Change in them and bring the city of Accra together to celebrate the joy of running and Sports. This year a special raffle draw has been introduced to reward a lucky runner who participates in any of our races. Any runner who finished either the half marathon of the 5k race is eligible to enter the draw with the runner receiving a Brand new Nissan Kicks from Japan Motors.

Mr Antoine Imad Ghorayeb, Director of Sales and Marketing at Japan Motors adviced Ghanaians to cultivate healthy living lifestyles to be able to contribute to the development of the nation.

Ashim Morton added that there would be draws conducted by the NLA every fortnight to create awareness and reward those who register from now to August 20, 2018.

Companies like Unilever, Verna Mineral Water, Run Energy Drink, Wigal, Alliance Insurance, Papaye, Elite Sports, Smart Books, Accra Mall and ddp are supporting the 2018 Millennium Marathon.

The media partners include Asempa Fm, Hitz Fm, Joy Fm, GH One, Graphic Communications and African Sports Monthly Magazine

Sammy Heywood Okine
Sammy Heywood Okine

Sports JournalistPage: SammyHeywoodOkine

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