Tofunmi Ibidapo, a 13-year-old swimmer, has ended a seven-year medal drought for Oyo State in swimming events at the National Sports Festival. She achieved this by winning a silver medal in the 200-meter breaststroke event this evening at the ongoing Gateway Games, held at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. Oyo State recorded any category of medal last in a swimming event since the 19th National Sports Festival took place in Abuja in 2018. The young swimmer delivered a commanding performance, with stiff competition from perennial contenders Delta and Bayelsa states, as Tofunmi Ibidapo finished second comfortably ahead of her more…
Author: Pelumi Adele
The Chairman Teqball Association, Ogun State, Alhaji Lawal Adeoye Waheed, has expressed optimism about the chances of his dominating the sport if it is eventually formally incorporated as a medal-awarding sport into the National Sports Festival. Teqball is a ball sport that is played on a curved table, combining elements of football and table tennis. It will enjoy its second demonstration tournament at the ongoing Gateway Games, having initially been tested at the last NSF in Delta. Speaking on the progress and preparations for the games, the Ogun Teqball boss said all stones were not left unturned in making a…
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Christian Chukwu and the entire Nigerian football community following the passing of the legendary former Super Eagles captain and coach. Chukwu, who died at the age of 74 on Saturday after a period of illness, was one of Nigeria’s most iconic football figures. Fondly known as ‘Chairman’, he captained Nigeria’s national team to its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980, defeating Algeria 3–0 in the final at the National Stadium in Lagos. He later served as head…
Olympics 2024 : FG Announces Cash Reward For Team Nigeria **Gold Medalists To Earn $5,000, Silver, $3,000, Bronze, $2,000 The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced cash reward of 5, 000 dollars, 3,000 dollars and 2,000 dollars for gold, silver and bronze medalists at the upcoming summer Olympics in Paris, France. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, made the announcement on Thursday during a media parley in Abuja. “Any Team Nigeria athlete who wins a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics will earn $5,000.00, Winning a silver medal will earn the athlete $3,000 and a bronze medal…