John and Dutse, 12 years, both students of Knvlope Primary School, in Bwari Area Council of FCT, are not just out to participate in the five-kilometre race at the Abuja International Marathon. They say their mission is to win the prize money of N500,000.
“Twice a week, we do more than 10 kilometres as part of our six days training weekly. We normally run twice weekly from Knvlope to Shere, a distance that is more than 10 kilometres, so running and winning the five- kilometer race is achievable on April 29.” On what his wards will do with the prize money if they eventually win, he said: “They will invest the money in their education and sports career and also support their families.”
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