Kit Up an Athlete

Running spikes, throwing shoes, jumping shoes and other event-specific gear are essential tools for many athletes, yet they can be expensive or difficult to obtain for young athletes with limited resources.

In 2026, Kit Up an Athlete reached 50 Nigerian grassroots athletes across nine states, providing equipment suited to each athlete's event: running spikes, throwing shoes, jumping shoes, running gear and throwing gear.

The initiative does not suggest that equipment alone creates champions. It recognises that athletes deserve the resources they need to keep working toward their goals.

You can help by donating suitable sporting equipment, connecting us with organisations that have usable surplus gear, or partnering with us to reach more grassroots athletes.