Athletics

Superb Ofili achieves historic milestone in Women’s 200m final

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has secured her place in the final of the women’s 200m event at the Paris Olympic…

Duplantis breaks world pole vault record with 6.25m

Swedish star Mondo Duplantis soared 6.25m* to set the ninth world pole vault record of his career and cap a…

NWF applauds Oborodudu despite missing  wrestling’s  final slot

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has praised Blessing Oborodudu for her determination, which has earned her another chance to secure a…

Ezekiel, Ogazi break Nigeria’s jinx in 400mh, 400m

As Team Nigeria continues to shine at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the nation’s athletes have achieved significant milestones.…

Lyles cruises into Olympic 200m semi-final in treble gold bid

Noah Lyles, fresh off his Olympic 100m gold win in Paris, effortlessly advanced through his 200m heat at the Stade…

Paris 2024: NWF boss charges  Lawal, Eze as lifters begin  quest for medals

Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), has urged Nigerian weightlifters competing at the 2024 Olympic Games…

Algeria’s Nemour wins Africa’s first Olympic gymnastics medal

Algeria's Kaylia Nemour made history as the first African gymnast to win an Olympic medal, claiming gold with a dazzling…

Greece’s Tentoglou aims for rare long jump double

Miltiadis Tentoglou is in exceptional form, and Greece's defending Olympic champion made a strong statement in the men’s long jump…

Record-breaking Finke claims gold in Men’s 1,500m freestyle

American iron-man Bobby Finke shattered the men's 1,500 meters freestyle world record as he clinched his second consecutive Olympic gold…

Minister Promises Investigation into Ofili’s Omission from 100m

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has affirmed that sprinter Favour Ofili earned her place in the women’s…