Tag: olympics
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Nigeria makes 4th consecutive appearance at Winter Olympics
By our reporter Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games, specifically the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. This remarkable streak began in 2018, when Nigeria made its debut at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea. That historic first appearance…
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David Olowookere eyes Olympic, World Athletics impact
By Editor Nigerian 400 metres hurdler David Tayo Olowookere has declared his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games and major World Athletics championships, as he continues his rise among elite global hurdlers. The indigene of Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, who spoke in a telephone interview with Sportspro News, expressed…
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Niger Delta Games: Bayelsa athletes hopeful of Back-to-back crown
BY our reporter Bayelsa State was the surprise winner of top spot on the medals table at the inaugural edition of the Niger Delta Games in Uyo, edging Delta State by a single gold medal on the last day of competition. The state finished top with 46 gold, 29 silver and 15 bronze medals, a…
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Niger Delta Games: Cross River secures new talents at trials
Cross River State may have made a major breakthrough in talent discovery as the state’s trials for the 2nd Niger Delta Games were held in the central senatorial district. The trials, which serve to select athletes that will participate in the state finals to pick those who will represent the state at the games, were…
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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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Team Nigeria set for Islamic Solidarity Games conquest in Saudi Arabia
The green-and-white flag is about to fly high again — this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Team Nigeria gears up for battle at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, holding from November 7 to 21. With a 46-member contingent — 35 athletes and 11 officials, the nation’s best will compete in seven sports, including athletics,…
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Osetoba commends Governor Oyebanji for reviving Ekiti sports
The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has praised Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state. Osetoba described Oyebanji as a beacon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her…
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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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NYG: Free haircut for Edo State athletes
The Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Amadin Desmond Enabulele has approved a free haircut programme for all the Edo State athletes heading to Asaba for the National Youth Games. The freebie is also extended to “every other persons around the stadium on the eve of their departure on Monday, 25th August 2025.” The programme is…
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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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