Tag: fitness
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Ogundiran wins women’s 100m gold at National Trials
●Chukwuebuka shoots to record fifth title in shot put Admin The women’s 100m final at the Commonwealth Games Trials produced fireworks on Monday at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos, as USA-based Blessing Ogundiran sprinted to victory and claimed the Nigerian women’s 100m title. Ogundiran powered through the finish line in an impressive…
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London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
Editor The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027. Organisers confirmed earlier this year that they were exploring ways to enable more people to take part, after a record 1.33 million people entered the ballot for next year’s event. The two events – on…
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Ofili leads quality Nigerian showing at LA Grand Prix
By Maxwell Nigeria’s athletes delivered an impressive display across the track and field events at the LA Grand Prix, with sprinter Favour Ofili headlining the country’s performances by securing her first 200m victory of the 2026 season. Ofili showed her class in challenging conditions, powering to victory in the women’s 200 metres in 22.45 seconds…
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Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal 2-1 in Ikenne-Remo
●Asisat Oshoala pleads, “Bring back our children” Admin The Super Falcons on Friday opened their 14th WAFCON preparations with a controlled 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in Ikenne-Remo. The African champions asserted their authority early and managed the contest with composure for long spells. One of the highlights was the six-time African Footballer of…
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Spotlight on Okpekpe as international athletes get set for May 30th road race
Editor The hilly town of Okpekpe in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State is set to welcome the world as the 11th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race takes centre stage on Saturday, May 30, 2026. With World Athletics declaring on its website that the next global road race is the…
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Raptors beat Comets as Hoops & Read hand Rivers Hoopers’ first defeat of 2026 season
Pius Ayinor Rivers Hoopers stumbled to a 70-65 defeat against Hoops & Read on Day Four of Atlantic Conference Group A action at the ongoing 2026 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NPBL) Phase I in Ibadan. The match was played on Wednesday afternoon. In another Matchday 4 game, the Raptors secured a narrow 66-63 win over…
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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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