Tag: olympics
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AFN washes its hands off Nse Uko’s ordeal
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has distanced itself from the current two-year ban imposed on Imaobong Nse Uko by the Integrity Unit of World Athletics for doping violations, specifically three whereabouts failures within 12 months, a violation of anti-doping regulations. The AFN explained that the whereabouts filling is the responsibility of any elite athlete, “Athletes…
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Egypt sweeps individual gold medals at 23rd African Fencing Championships
Egypt continued its dominance at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, claiming five of the six individual gold medals on offer at the event held at Charterhouse, Lagos, Nigeria. The only interruption to Egypt’s clean sweep came from Kenya’s Alexandra Ndolo, who delivered a commanding performance to defeat Egypt’s Shirwit Gaber 15-8 in the final of…
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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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Nigeria targets first medal at African Fencing Championships
The Nigeria Fencing Federation is confident that the nation is ready to end its long-standing medal drought at the continental event as Nigeria prepares to host the 23rd African Fencing Championships from June 25 to 29 at Charterhouse Lagos. With a promising lineup of athletes, the Federation believes this year’s tournament could mark a turning…
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Team Edo plan early preparation for 2026 Sports Festival
The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations Edo State, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, on Friday stated that Team Edo State will begin early preparation ahead of the 2026 National Sports Festival (NSF). She said, “Edo State is the home of sports and we want to keep it that way, we are going to start as early…
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Gateway Games: Team Ogun sweeps gold in doubles’ masters, female, opens
Team Ogun on Monday dominated the Scrabble Doubles Event at the 22nd National Sports Festival as they snatched gold medals in the Masters, Female and Opens categories while Team FCT earned top medal in the Intermediate class after 15 rounds. The potent pair of current African champion Oluwatimilehin Doko and Abdulmumin Jimoh who represented the…
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Dikko applauds Gateway Games, asks states to match rising standards
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has commended Ogun State for its outstanding hosting of the ongoing National Sports Festival, describing it as a game-changer for sports development in Nigeria. He called on other states aspiring to host future editions to emulate and improve on the standard set by Ogun. Speaking…
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Excitement, joy for D’Tigress homecoming Abuja tournament
Pius Ayinor Excitement is high as the Nigerian national women’s team, D’Tigress, and the Nigeria Basketball Federation gear up for what will be one of the best basketball events ever held in Nigeria, Extrasportnigeria.wordpress.com reports. For the first time, the multiple award-winning D’Tigress will play on the national soil after winning five back-to-back Afrobasket championships…
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D’Tigress in homecoming Abuja tournament with Togo, others
Pius Ayinor The Nigerian national women’s team, D’Tigress, and the Nigeria Basketball Federation are gearing up for what will be one of the best basketball events held in Nigeria. For the first time, the multiple award-winning D’Tigress will play on the national soil after winning five back-to-back Afrobasket championships spearheaded by Nigerian WNBA Coach Rena…
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