The Bayelsà State Draught Association, in collaboration with the King Odogu Draught Centre, has announced the 8th edition of the King Odogu Draught Tournament of the championship division.
The tournament, which is open to draught lovers and the general public is expected to take place on the 31st of October, 2026 at the King Odogu Draught centre,Yenizuepie in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The Bayelsà State Draught Association, in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Draught Tournament Committee, Dike Azuka Richard and member, King Odogu, the tournament is expected to showcase the prowess of Indigenes and residents in draught play.
The committee announced that the cash prizes ranges from N150,000 to who emerges winner, N100,000 to runners up, and 3rd place is N50,000.
Also the 4th place is N20,000 and 10,000 as consolation prizes for participants.
The Committee also announced that the tournament is under the Chairmanship of the Paramount Ruler of Obunaghan Kingdom, HRH Peremobowei Yesibo(Ibolor XII) and the special guest of honour are the Former Acting Governor of Bayelsà, Rt. Hon. Wernispreye Seibarugu and the Former Deputy Governor, Peremobowei Ebebi.
Also the special guest of honour include the Director of Sports Development, Lambert D. Harrison, Prof. Elliot Isibiri, Dr. Peter Singabele, Former 2nd Vice President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Alabo Nengi James,OON, Dr. Godspower Epidi and Brig. Gen. M.J (Rtd).
The traditional fathers of the day also include the Paramount Ruler of Opolo Community, HRH Tiniya Money man Negebo and the Former Bayelsà State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Chief Blessing Ipigansi Izagara.
