Nigerian triple jumper Precious Opinion Ebitimi and high jumper David Aya are supporting the men’s triple jump and men’s high jump, respectively, with ₦200,000 each at the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet.
The meet is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the YabaTech Sports Complex in Lagos, as Athletic Heat celebrates a decade of impact on Nigerian athletics.
Opinion Ebitimi is sponsoring the men’s triple jump with ₦200,000. He has represented Nigeria at the World Athletics U20 Championships, where he reached the triple jump final in Eugene, Oregon.
He recorded a lifetime best of 16.02m in the preliminary round to qualify for the final, where he finished seventh with a mark of 15.82m. His 16.02m performance also placed him third on the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers’ all-time triple jump list.
Through his contribution, Opinion Ebitimi is supporting fellow athletes in his event and helping create opportunities for triple jumpers to showcase their talent.
Meanwhile, David Aya is sponsoring the men’s high jump with ₦200,000.
Aya has enjoyed success at national and international levels. Representing Delta State at the National Sports Festival, he won the high jump gold medal. He also reached the final at the World U20 Championships and claimed silver at the Nigerian Trials.
His performances earned him an athletic scholarship to continue his development in the United States.
The combined sponsorship of ₦400,000 demonstrates the commitment of both athletes to supporting their respective events and contributing to the continued growth of Nigerian athletics.
Athletic Heat CEO Ese Oguma expressed appreciation to Opinion Ebitimi and Aya for their contributions and support of the anniversary meet.
Their involvement reinforces the importance of athletes giving back to the sport and helping create opportunities for the next generation of Nigerian track and field talent.
The Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet will take place on November 7, 2026, at the YabaTech Sports Complex in Lagos.