The race for the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Golden League jackpot of one million , five hundred thousand naira will begin at the Rojeeny Stadium, Oba on Thursday where the cream of Nigerian athletes start the scramble for points and prize money.
All the athletes participating in the Golden League events – Men Golden League events 100 m, 200m ,400m, 800m, 1,500m, 110m Hurdles , 4x100m Relay and 4x400m Relay, High Jump, Long Jump, and Javelin and for women 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m , 400m Hurdles , 4x100m Relay , 4x 400m relay ,High Jump Long Jump and Shot put 15.46 m – are entitled to share in the jackpot prize, if they meet the established requirements.
To qualify for the jackpot prize, an athlete must win in all legs of the Golden League and must participate at the Golden League Final.