As the highly anticipated Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet draws closer, world-class athletes and members of the global athletics community are stepping forward to support the milestone celebration, joining a growing list of Nigerian track and field stars committed to making the event a success.
Among the latest supporters are reigning World Relays 4x100m gold medalist Max Thomas representing USA, 2025 World Championship 1500m Silver medalist Dorcus Ewoi of Kenya, and British indoor 400m champion and multiple-time World and Olympic medalist Yemi Mary, who have all made financial contributions towards hosting the competition.
Thomas, who clocked an impressive 9.90 seconds this season in the 100m, has thrown his weight behind the initiative, lending his support to an event dedicated to celebrating a decade of promoting Nigerian athletics and creating opportunities for athletes to showcase their talents.
Joining him is Ewoi, the Kenyan distance-running star and World Championship silver medalist in the 1500m, whose contribution further highlights the growing international support for the anniversary meet.
Yemi Mary, reigning British indoor 400m champion with an impressive record on the world stage, has also made a donation towards the event, reinforcing the spirit of solidarity among athletes and the wider track and field community.
The international support extends beyond these three stars, with Ghanaian athlete Mustapha Bopkin and Ivory Coast’s African 200m champion, Traoxe Chiekena, also joining the growing community of supporters backing the Athletic Heat anniversary celebration. Their involvement further underscores the event’s growing reach across the African athletics community.
Beyond the athletes, Coach TJ Ossai of BFTTA Club in the United Kingdom who is a 9x World Master sprint champion, has also offered his support, alongside the mother of rising world class young sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan. Their contributions reflect the important role that coaches, families and supporters play in helping initiatives that invest in the future of athletics.
These international supporters join a growing list of Nigerian athletics superstars who have committed their support to the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet in various ways, demonstrating a shared belief in the importance of creating more competitive opportunities for athletes in Nigeria.
Scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the YabaTech Sports Complex in Lagos, the meet will celebrate 10 years of Athletic Heat’s contribution to Nigerian athletics while providing a platform for athletes to compete, earn prizes and connect with the wider athletics community.
For Athletic Heat, the support means far more than financial contributions. It represents a vote of confidence in the vision behind the anniversary celebration and the collective effort to continue investing in Nigerian track and field.
Athletic Heat team is immensely grateful to every athlete, coach, parent and supporter who has contributed to making this celebration possible. Their support means so much to the organisation, and preparations are underway to deliver a memorable competition for Nigerian athletes this November.
With preparations continuing and excitement building, Athletic Heat is encouraging athletes to complete their registration ahead of the competition.
Athletes can register via the link below:
https://www.a3tickets.com/event/Athletic-Heat-10th-Anniversary-Meet/
Or through the registration link in Athletic Heat’s social media bio.