Tag: fitness
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NSC celebrates Weightlifters, as Nigeria hauls record medals at African Senior Championship
Editor The National Sports Commission has congratulated Team Nigeria’s weightlifting contingent for their remarkable performance at the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Ismailia, Egypt, where the nation finished with an impressive haul of 29 medals. Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, praised the athletes for their resilience and outstanding representation of the country…
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Okpekpe Road Race appoints Dr Bojuwoye, unveils partners
Editor The organisers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced the appointment of Dr Adebukola Bojuwoye as the head of the medical unit for the 11th edition of the prestigious event, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Bojuwoye, a seasoned medical professional with extensive…
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Sportsville drums up support for Okpekpe Race
Editor Sportsville Communications has thrown its weight behind the 11th edition of the annual Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, pledging massive publicity support for Nigeria’s only World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. Speaking during the unveiling of Sportsville’s support for the race, the Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, lauded the remarkable impact the competition…
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Ademola Lookman’s Atletico shock Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal
●PSG blank Liverpool 2-0 By Admin Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarterfinal first-leg clash. The La Liga leaders were on top in the all-Spanish tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday before Pau Cubarsi was sent off for bringing down…
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Hana Goda equals Aruna Quadri’s ITTF World Cup record
By Editor Egyptian teenage sensation Hana Goda has written her name into African table tennis history, becoming the first African female player to reach the quarterfinals of the prestigious ITTF World Cup. In doing so, she equaled the milestone set by Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna, who broke the barrier back in 2014. It has taken Africa…
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World Athletics renews Okpekpe International 10km Road Race Gold Label status
Pius Ayinor World Athletics has officially renewed the Gold Label status of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, reaffirming its place among the world’s elite road races and cementing its reputation as Africa’s premier 10km road running event. Since its inception in 2013, the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has grown from a local dream…
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Iwobi sees red as Super Eagles, Jordan play 2-2 draw in Antalya
FIFA World Cup-bound Jordan and Super Eagles of Nigeria played a 2-2 draw in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday night. Three-time African champions Nigeria wrapped up their March international window with the 2-2 draw at the Mardan Sports Complex. Al-Nashama, currently ranked 64th in the world and boasting a formidable recent record, showed their quality early.…
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Aruna faces tough draw as Africa targets ITTF World Cup feat
By Editor Africa’s table tennis trailblazer, Quadri Aruna, has been handed a challenging draw as he leads the continent’s charge at the 2026 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, from March 30 to April 5. This year’s edition carries added significance as the International Table Tennis Federation marks its centenary, with 48 men’s and 48…
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Okpekpe International 10km Road Race set for thrilling return on May 23
By Editor The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, Nigeria’s most prestigious road-running event, is set to make a grand comeback on May 23, 2026, with organizers promising new innovations and an even bigger spectacle for its 11th edition. Mike Itemuagbor, the CEO of Pamodzi Sports International, confirmed the return, emphasizing that the race will be…
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Kenya’s Kering Kipchumba wins 2026 Lagos City Marathon
By Editor Kenya’s Ezra Kering Kipchumba Kering won the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Kering crossed the Valentine’s Day finish line at Eko Atlantic City in a time of 2:11:55, clinching the $50,000 top prize in one of Africa’s biggest road races. The 40-year-old Kering,…
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