Flying the Tanzanian flag high in Abuja, Nigeria as Tanzanian athletes Emerge Champions Of OSMA Sahel Military Games Marathon

Tanzania’s Michael Sangia and Jackline Sakilu 


The event brought together members of the armed forces from different African countries with the goal of ensuring a united Continent. Athletes participated in the just concluded first CDS Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) Sahel Military Games tagged, “Abuja 2021” *for their sportsmanship. The event took place in Nigeria's capital city Abuja on 16th October, 2021.

Tanzania’s Michael Sangia and Jackline Sakilu emerged champions of the first Chief of Defence Staff OSMA Sahel Military Games Marathon in the male and female event. The 42. 195km marathon race which marks the climax of the championship started at  the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex to Kubwa Express way, back to the starting point in Abuja. 

Sangia returned fastest among 66 athletes from different countries with a  2 hours 19minutes and 39 seconds in the male event as his fellow countryman, Tanzania’s Ezekiel Nigimba followed in second place with a  time of 2 hours 25 minutes 9 seconds. In the women’s event, Sakilu returned fastest with a 2 hours 43 minutes 10 seconds closely followed by  Sisiha Ginoka who clinched the 2nd position with 2 hours 44 minutes, 35 seconds...


 

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