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Tokyo 2020: As Nigerian Paralympians fulfill promise, return with 10 medals…

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 - by Felicia Nwokorie

Despite series of troubles in the country that has caused distractions to both the country and individuals, President Muhammadu Buhari still considers the sporting sector as one of the critical …

Tokyo 2020: As Nigerian Paralympians fulfill promise, return with 10 medals… Read More
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2020 Paralympics: Folashade strikes gold, sets world record, Loveline wins silver as Team Nigeria records 6 medals

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

Nigeria increased her medal haul at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan with a Gold and a Silver in Powerlifting on Monday. Oluwafemiayo Folashade won Team Nigeria’s third gold …

2020 Paralympics: Folashade strikes gold, sets world record, Loveline wins silver as Team Nigeria records 6 medals Read More
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Chika Chukwumerije: Olympian’s renewed commitment for greater exploits

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 - by Ikenna Okonkwo

From Tokyo Olympics to renewed grassroots voyage It was a moment to explore for Nigerian Olympics medalist, Engr. Chika Chukwumerije, who made out time and visited various cities in Southeast …

Chika Chukwumerije: Olympian’s renewed commitment for greater exploits Read More
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VIDEO: Tijani, Nigeria’s first Paralympic gold medallist speaks after mounting podium

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 - by Editor

The winner of Nigeria’s first gold medal, Tijani Latifat, at the ongoing Paralympic games in Tokyo, Japan was quite emotional while speaking immediately after her podium finish.

VIDEO: Tijani, Nigeria’s first Paralympic gold medallist speaks after mounting podium Read More
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World Athletics Championships: Nigeria’s Nnamdi targets gold, Ofili hits 200m semis

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 - by Admin III

Chinecherem Nnamdi will be hoping to make history later on Friday when he files out for the final of the men’s javelin event at the ongoing World Athletics U-20 Championships …

World Athletics Championships: Nigeria’s Nnamdi targets gold, Ofili hits 200m semis Read More
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Tokyo experience ‘ll propel me for better Olympics outing ahead Paris 2024 – Anyanacho

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 - by Admin III

The only female Taekwondo Nigerian athlete, Elizabeth Anyanacho, at the just concluded 2020 Olympic Games has revealed her experience with an assurance of better times ahead of 2024 Games scheduled …

Tokyo experience ‘ll propel me for better Olympics outing ahead Paris 2024 – Anyanacho Read More
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Breaking: Final team Nigeria batch returns from Tokyo, Adekuoroye promises to bounce back

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 - by Admin III

Few days after 2020 Olympics Games ended in Tokyo, Japan, final team Nigeria batch have returned to Abuja. The team comprising athletes and officials who arrived via Nnamdi Azikiwe airport …

Breaking: Final team Nigeria batch returns from Tokyo, Adekuoroye promises to bounce back Read More
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Tokyo Olympics: Brazil, USA win football, basketball gold

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 - by Admin III

Brazil defended their Olympic men’s football title following a dramatic extra-time victory over Spain at the Nissan Stadium. Substitute Malcom raced in behind and slotted home the winner after 108 …

Tokyo Olympics: Brazil, USA win football, basketball gold Read More
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2020 Olympics: Key facts On Nigeria’s performance 

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 - by Admin III

The Tokyo Olympics has had its fair share of drama on and off the sport’s arena. Team Nigeria is no exception but in the middle of all those distractions, Nigeria …

2020 Olympics: Key facts On Nigeria’s performance  Read More
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2020 Olympics: Nigeria moves up table standing as Blessing Oborodudu, Ese Brume win medals in Tokyo

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 - by Editor

African Countries at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics South Africa 🇿🇦 – 3 medals (1 Gold 🥇, 2 Silver 🥈) Ethiopia 🇪🇹 – 3 medals (1 Gold 🥇, 1 Silver 🥈, …

2020 Olympics: Nigeria moves up table standing as Blessing Oborodudu, Ese Brume win medals in Tokyo Read More
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Breaking: At last, Blessing Oborodudu settles for silver as Nigeria’s second 2020 Olympics medal in Tokyo

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 - by Admin III

Blessing Oborududu has entered the record books as the first Nigerian to win a wrestling medal at the Olympics, after claiming silver in the 68kg class following a 4-1 defeat …

Breaking: At last, Blessing Oborodudu settles for silver as Nigeria’s second 2020 Olympics medal in Tokyo Read More
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Breaking: Ese Brume jumps to victory, wins first 2020 Olympics medal for Nigeria

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 - by Admin III

Long jump athlete Ese Brume on Tuesday morning won the very first medal for Team Nigeria in the long jump event in the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan. …

Breaking: Ese Brume jumps to victory, wins first 2020 Olympics medal for Nigeria Read More
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Breaking: Celebration galore as Oborodudu opens 2020 Olympics medal blessings for team Nigeria in Tokyo

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 - by Admin III

Top Nigerian wrestler Blessing Oborodudu a while ago on Monday won her 68kg semifinal bout against Mongolia’s Battsetseg Soronzonbold by 7-2. With her victory, Nigeriais has now entered the medals …

Breaking: Celebration galore as Oborodudu opens 2020 Olympics medal blessings for team Nigeria in Tokyo Read More
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Breaking: Joy overflows as Blessing Oborodudu defeats another wrestling opponent, puts Nigeria on medals’ table in Tokyo (VIDEO)

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 - by Editor
Breaking: Joy overflows as Blessing Oborodudu defeats another wrestling opponent, puts Nigeria on medals’ table in Tokyo (VIDEO) Read More
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Breaking: Fresh medal hopes rises for Team Nigeria as Enoch Adegoke, Tobi Amusan reach 2020 Olympics 100m final

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 - by Admin III

Nigerians are now very much hopeful that Team Nigeria will finally win medals at the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games after three Nigerians – Enoch Adegoke, Ese Brume and Tobi Amusan …

Breaking: Fresh medal hopes rises for Team Nigeria as Enoch Adegoke, Tobi Amusan reach 2020 Olympics 100m final Read More
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Breaking: Nigerians smell medal as continental record holder, Ese Brume, jumps to 2020 Olympics final

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 - by Admin III

Nigeria’s reigning African record holder in long jump, Ese Brume, breezed through the qualification round early Sunday morning in the ongoing 2020 Olympics in Tokyo Japan. Her leap of 6.76 …

Breaking: Nigerians smell medal as continental record holder, Ese Brume, jumps to 2020 Olympics final Read More
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Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s rising sprinter beats world fastest man

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 - by Admin III

In the midst of gloomy moments for team Nigeria at the on going Tokyo 2022 Olympics, Enoch Adegoke and Ese Brume are gradually telling the stories with close door steps …

Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s rising sprinter beats world fastest man Read More
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Breaking: Nigeria’s Adogoke, Itsekiri hit 2020 Olympics 100m semi-final race

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 - by Admin III

Nigerian sprinters, Enoch Adegoke and Usheoritse Itsekiri, have made it to the semi-final of the men’s 100 meters race at the ongoing 2020 Olympic games. In another development, Nigeria’s Divine …

Breaking: Nigeria’s Adogoke, Itsekiri hit 2020 Olympics 100m semi-final race Read More
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Breaking – Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan wins 100m hurdles, Tokyo semi-final

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 - by Admin III

From the ongoing 2020 Olympics in Tokyo comes a report that one of Nigeria’s medal prospects, Tobi Amusan, has advanced to the semi-final of 100 meters hurdles after emerging first …

Breaking – Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan wins 100m hurdles, Tokyo semi-final Read More
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Breaking: Blessing Okagbare in big mess, tests positive for banned substance, out of 2020 Olympics

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 - by Reuters

Nigerian sprinter and 2008 Olympics long jump silver medallist Blessing Okagbare’s Tokyo Games ended abruptly on Saturday morning after she was provisionally suspended following a positive test for human growth …

Breaking: Blessing Okagbare in big mess, tests positive for banned substance, out of 2020 Olympics Read More
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Tokyo Olympics: Ministry wades in, addresses team Nigeria’s concerns

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 - by Admin III

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has stepped in to stem further crisis by addressing the issues that have arisen concerning Team Nigeria athletes. According to the Director Federation …

Tokyo Olympics: Ministry wades in, addresses team Nigeria’s concerns Read More
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Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m team sets new African record

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 - by Admin III

Although, they would have been hoping to at least make the final of their event at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, Nigeria’s Mixed 4x400m quartet comprising Emmanuel Ojeli, Imaobong Nse Uko, …

Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m team sets new African record Read More
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Breaking: Again, Nigeria’s D’Tigresses lose Olympics basketball game in Tokyo

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 - by Admin III

Nigeria’s women basketball team D’Tigresses on Friday lost their second game 87-62 versus France in the ongoing Olympic games in Tokyo Japan. The Nigerian team had lost to USA during …

Breaking: Again, Nigeria’s D’Tigresses lose Olympics basketball game in Tokyo Read More
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Breaking: For attempting to bite opponent, Tokyo Olympics organisers disqualify boxer

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 - by AFP

Moroccan heavyweight boxer Youness Baalla attempted to bite David Nyika’s ear during his defeat to the New Zealander at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. The 22-year-old was subsequently disqualified for …

Breaking: For attempting to bite opponent, Tokyo Olympics organisers disqualify boxer Read More
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Breaking: Atlast, hard-fighting Nigeria’s D’Tigresses submit to USA women basketball team in 2020 Olympics opener

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 - by CBS

The USA women’s basketball team got off to a positive start at the Tokyo Olympics with an 81-72 win over Nigeria in their first game of the tournament. It certainly …

Breaking: Atlast, hard-fighting Nigeria’s D’Tigresses submit to USA women basketball team in 2020 Olympics opener Read More

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