Tag: olympics
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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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Ferscoat wins inter-schools sports competition
Ferscoat schools, Ipaja, Lagos have won the maiden Inter-Schools Sports Festival for private schools in the zone which was concluded today, Friday. May 16, 2025. They top the table with 5 gold, 3silver and 3 bronze medals. Nightingale School finished second with 4 gold, 5silver and 2 bronze medals. Third Position went to Roshallom Schools…
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Nigerian youngster, Gbemisola shines at Ontario Fencing Circuit
Nigeria’s growing profile in fencing continues to rise beyond its shores, as 10-year-old Gbemisola Leah-Pedro dazzled at the prestigious Ontario Circuit Fencing competition in Canada recently. Representing Nigeria at the tournament, the fencing prodigy showcased her talent on the global stage, competing among 28 young athletes in the U-11 and U-13 categories. Despite it being…
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EEAST Convener Egbele calls for healthy competition at National Sports Festival
South-West Zonal Coordinator and a board member of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) Emmanuel Egbele has called on all participants at the 22nd National Sports Festival to be fair in their competition for medals. Ogun State, host of the Games will see over 10,000 athletes from 35 states and Abuja compete in 37 sports including…
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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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