Tag: athletics
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Niger Delta Games: Delta holds summit for coaches as Abia, Imo gear up
State Liaison Committees for the Niger Delta Games in Abia and Imo States already began functioning before they were officially inaugurated on Tuesday, even as Delta State organised a working session with the 17 sports that would be competed for at the second edition of the games in Benin, Edo State, from February 20 to…
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Commonwealth Weightlifting: Islamiyat and Sarah shine as Nigeria wins three golds in India
Nigeria’s remarkable outing at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmadabad, India, hit new heights on Thursday, August 28, as Islamiyat Yusuf (women’s 69kg), Sarah Matthew (women’s junior and senior 77kg), and Adedapo Adeleke Opadeji (men’s 79kg) combined to deliver three gold medals and a bronze, firmly placing Team Nigeria in the global spotlight. Islamiyat…
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Nigerian athletes set, as CAA Region 2 Senior Athletics Championships begin
The second edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Region 2 Senior Athletics Championships begins today at the University of Ghana, Legon Sports Complex, Accra. Nigeria along with 15 other countries from the West Africa sub-region are expected to participate in the 2 day competition involving over 450 athletes vying for honours in 20…
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AFN announces 26-man contingent to Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, (AFN) has released the names of 26 athletes to represent the country at the forthcoming Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region II Senior Athletics Championships holding next Monday, 18th and Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The contingent will compete in 20 events including 100m (men and women), 200m…
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Five Team Nigerian starlets to watch at the African Junior Athletics Championships
The countdown continues – it’s just 20 days to go before Africa’s next generation of track and field stars converge for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships. The event is scheduled to hold from July 16-20 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. For Team Nigeria, it’s more than a championship — it’s a launch pad, the officials…
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Favour Ofili switches nationality to Turkey, AFN “shocked” by her decision
One of Nigeria’s top female athletes, Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it is shocked by the news. The President of AFN, Tonobok Okowa said on Sunday that, just like every other sports loving person in Nigeria, on the continent and beyond that he and his…
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Team Nigeria weightlifters close African Championship with 13 Gold
Team Nigeria wrapped up participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, with a stunning haul of 18 medals – 13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze – cementing status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. Nigeria’s final day of competition saw Sarah Ovayioza deliver a show-stopping performance in the women’s…
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Senegal to host African Athletics Zone II, U-18 and U-20 Championships
Dakar, Senegal has been selected to host the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Zone II, Under-18 and Under-20 Championships. This was made public on Monday night, by the President of the Confederation of African Athletics , Zone II, Chief Tonobok Okowa. Okowa, who is also the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria said,…
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Teamwork, policies, environment, divine backing will help Nigeria athletics – AFN President
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has listed the factors that can help athletics flourish as the world glides into 2025. Okowa made insights into the sporting progress made in 2024 and the challenges faced, along with plans for the year ahead. “We thank the Almighty God that we…
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AFN sympathizes with Ese Brume after car crash
I’m lucky to be alive – Ese The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has said the federation will support Ese Brume fully following the car accident of one of Africa’s finest and most successful women’s long jumpers. Okowa said on Friday, “We as a Federation were shocked to…
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