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Lagos agog as 2020 Olympic Trials take centre stage

By Wale Mustapha on June 16, 2021 News, Sports

The atmosphere around the Yabatech Sports Complex is currently wearing a new look ahead of the 2021 National Championships and Invitational Relays starting on Thursday, June 17. The trials, which will be used to select Nigeria’s contingent to the delayed Games of the XXXII Olympics in Tokyo which is scheduled to hold from July 23 […]

Tokyo Olympics: Cloud getting clearer for Team Nigeria

By Wale Mustapha on June 6, 2021 News, Sports

With 46 days to the commencement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the cloud is becoming clearer for Team Nigeria with preparations in top notch and athletes like Elizabeth Anyanacho, Tobi Amusan, Blessing Okagbare, Ese Brume putting up impressive performances in their respective events. Anyanacho was the star performer in Dakar as she settled for Silver […]

Sunday Dare charges Sports Federation Caretaker Committees to lead aright

By Wale Mustapha on May 4, 2021 News, Sports

Mr Sunday Dare, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development has charged the newly Inaugurated Caretaker Committees of the 30 Sports Federation to be focused in the best interest of the Nation. Speaking during their inauguration in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister said “The dissolution became necessary because of the expiration of your tenures. […]

Second Phase of Tokyo Olympics Camp begins

By Wale Mustapha on December 7, 2020 News, Sports

In line with the promise made by Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare to begin early preparation for next year’s Tokyo Olympics, the second phase of camping began on Monday in three centers across the country. According to the Acting Director Of Field and Elites Athletes, Dr. Simeon Ebhojiaye, the athletes will […]