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Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by GODWINGODSON(m): 11:27am On Feb 25, 2015 |
In the early part of the 20th century, the best athletic performances were to be found at the Nigerian Regiment Sports held annually in Kaduna. The Battalion sports, prior to the Kaduna Meeting, provided an athletic leaven throughout the country at centres such as the ones in Ibadan, Kano and Calabar. These meets produced some exceptionally talented runners like Amadu Panshin of the 4th Battalion (mile and 10 miles cross country) But it was in the early 1930s that saw the dawn of athletics in Nigeria, especially school athletics. In 1931, the Aionian group of schools in the Western Provinces started its own competition, followed, in 1933 by the inauguration of the Grier Cup Competition also in the West. The Fisher Shield in the East completed the regional cycle of inter school athletic competitions which was rounded off by the HusseySheild competition between teams representing the schools in the North and South of Nigeria. The Aionian Shield and Grier Cup Competition went from strength to strength: but the Fisher Shield and Hussey Shield Competitions, after reaching a Zenith in 1939 lapsed during the War. No doubt, this period produced some outstanding athletes such as G. A Garrick who created the Nigerian High Jump record in 1938, H. J Ekperigin whose record in Long jump in 1937 was not eclipsed until 1947, Shehu Kafin Madaki's (Shot) , J.K Oye and S Okoro who both dazzled spectators in the pole vault competitions. The people behind the scenes who did so much to promote Nigerian athletics must not be forgotten. Some of these names Hussey, Grier, Urling -Smith and Fischer were perpetuated in the titles of the competitions ; but there were many others, Mr E.J.H. Bowler who made the magnificent laterite track at Kano for the 1934 Hussey Shield and Mr J. B Gott who undertook the task of collecting and training Northern teams. Behind these two hovered the effervescent spirit of the inimitable Jerry Cornes, one of England's greatest runners. Mr C. T Quinn Young toiled almost single handed to bring prominence to the sport in the East and In the West Mr A.H Clift, Mr A.J Carpenter and Mr Frank Smith work so hard for the sport. During WW2, The Grier Cup Competition alone managed to keep going. Many of the Army Units held meeting in various parts of the country. http://www.kirbyhistories..com/2014/08/nigerian-athletics-in-early-20th-century.html 1 Share
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Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by GODWINGODSON(m): 11:29am On Feb 25, 2015 |
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Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by GODWINGODSON(m): 11:32am On Feb 25, 2015 |
More pics FRONT PAGE! Wow sign of good things to come 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by richol(m): 12:09pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
historical,luv this 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by OYINBOGOJU(m): 1:24pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
That was when men were men 9 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by intergral(m): 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
Grand pa things.... But seriously check out the hair style of the guy in the 7th picture didn't it look like the one this NFA guys barb nowadays? 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by Nobody: 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
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Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by Nobody: 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
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Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by MrSarcasm(m): 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
See swag!! Something Atheletes of this generation don't have 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by drnairalov: 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
is this 20th or 19th... confused |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by hazyfm1: 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
UAC?? DUSTING MY HISTORY BOOKS 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by blemon44(m): 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
omo nairalanders no dey go work always booking space chaii 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by icefish(m): 1:25pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
OK |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by pak: 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
They looked live slaves on some old plantation.....and why the zionist insignia on some of them |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by sod09(m): 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
Did any one notice awolowo In d pix 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by klem93(m): 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
i swear olden days things are very much beta dan nowadays |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by ToyozzieTohBad(f): 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
Wow! |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by godsveryown(f): 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
Mmmmmm |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by okpismart: 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
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Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by 50calibre(m): 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
Wow! This was during the end of the second world war yet these guys carry a primitive look like it was in the 12th century. Lol 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by fanwas(m): 1:26pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
See the one that jump like monkey .... I belive na jam he dey use |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by lordprosh(m): 1:27pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
sport is now a thing of comfort imagine dy had no boot!!! |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by Nobody: 1:28pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
kramer: Go join a party, son. |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by VickyRotex(f): 1:28pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
Thats me doing high jump Those days |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by realGURU(m): 1:29pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
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Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by Vock(m): 1:30pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
the second athlete's eyeglasses and hairstyle tho!! cool |
Re: Nigerian Athletics In The Early 20th Century (pics) by Nobody: 1:30pm On Feb 25, 2015 |
klem93: Not exactly..... |
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