Paris 2024 : Nigeria Para Athletes To Camp In Abuja, Lagos The Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN) has concluded plans to camp their athletes in Abuja and Lagos as the date for the commence- ment of the 2024 Paralympics Games draws near. The paralympic games will hold from August 28 to Sep- tember 8, 2024 in Paris. President, Paralynpic Committee of Nigeria (PCN) Mr. Sunday Odebode in- formed the media that the para-athletes and Para Bad- minton players will be in Abu- ja for their camping exercise while powerlifters and para table tennis players will be in Lagos…
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Enoh, Yemi-Esan, Madein, Others Flag Off Public Service Games In Abuja The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Saturday, joined the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, Accountant General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, permanent secretaries, and directors of various Federal Ministries to flag off the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) routine exercise in preparation for the 2024 FEPSGA Games. The event, which was held at Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, marked the beginning of the 2024 Civil Service Week celebration aims to promote physical fitness among public servants.…
Enekwechi Sets African Championships Record,Wins 3 Straight Gold Medals 31year-old Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made history as the first Nigerian man to win three straight gold medals in the Shot Put event in African Athletics Championships history. Enekwecho also becomes the third African man to do so after Egypt’s Ahmed Mohamed Ashoush (1984, 1985 and 1988) and Burger Lam- brechts who won in 1998, 2010 and 2012. The Nigerian threw 21.20m to equal the Championships record in winning his second title two years ago in Mauri- tius. He has also become the first African to hit the 21m mark in three…
Nembe LGA Chairman Alagoa Lauds Diri’s Youth Empowerment Through Sports Nembe City FC emerged Champions of Nembe Local Government Area after seeing off their opponent, Fisherman’s Sons FC by two goals to one at the Nembe City Stadium on Thursday. Goals from Ginah Yahmarabhi and Ayibanumoipre Pulo in each half separated the two sides. The game played under a clement weather, also proved to be exciting with the display of artistry and doggedness by both teams, each aiming for the coveted local government champion award. Pacy winger, Ginah Yahmarabhi drew first blood after taking advantage of a defensive error,…
Forty-man team has been selected by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for the African Senior Athletics Championships holding in Douala, Cameroon. 100mh World record holder, Tobi Amusan, heads the list re- leased by AFN after the National Trails which ended Tuesday in Benin City. Sprint queen, Favour Ofili, Ese Brume (who did not com- pete at the National Trials), Temitope Adeshina, Rosemary Chukwuma, Tima Godbless, Sade Olatoye, Prestina Ocho- nogor, Patience George Okon, Chioma Onyekwere, Ella On- ojuvwevwo, Olayinka Olajide, Justina Tiana Eyakpobeyan, Olayinka Olajide, Anumba Ashley, Obiageri Amaechi and Elo Esther Joseph made the cut. The no show…
The Central Organizing Committee (COC) of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, otherwise known as the Prosperity Cup, says it is set to flag off the 5th edition of the Governor Douye Diri International Scouting Programme and Coaching Clinic for coaches participating in the ongoing competition. The scouting event sponsored by the organisers of Nigeria’s largest Grassroot Football Tournament is in collaboration with Tristone Football Club, OTP Finland, and Red Sapphire According to a statement by Mr Ono K. Akpe, Director General, and Mr Perala Aboro, the Tournament Director/Head Scouting, the international coaching clinic which follows the recently organized refresher…
Photo Splash L- R Senator John Owan Enoh Honourable Minister of Sports Development in a warm handshake with Godwin Obaseki ( Edo state Governor), after the hosting of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Ministry of Sports, Athletes for Olympics National Trials in Benin City, Edo State.
** Drum Support for Athletes at National Olympic Trials The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh is in Benin City to lend his support to athletes participating in the All Nigeria Athletics Championships, the 2024 National Trials. As the trials are currently underway, the Minister emphasized the significance of this event in preparing the nation’s top athletes for the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Senator Enoh expressed his admiration for the dedication and performance of the athletes, noting that many have achieved personal bests and earned qualifications for the Olympics during these trials. “Our track and…
Ofili,Tima Godbless, Ajayi,Enekwechi,Others Shine At AFN Olympics Trials In Benin *Rosemary Ugiomoh* & *Imuetinyanosa Daniel* Tima Godbless, Favour Ofili, Kanyinsola Ajayi,Enekwechi, Others are amongst athletes showing their skills at the ongoing AFN Olympics Trials In Benin City ,Edo state. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN),organisers of the National trials which prepares athletes for the upcoming Olympics games has its first day with athletes in high spirit. The event was declared open yesterday Sunday 16th June 2024. The federation president, Chief Tonobok Okowa has assured all that only the best of the best athletes in the National trials will be fielded…
The Queen of tracks, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes a brilliant return, storming to victory in the women’s 100m at the French Foray 3 in a time of 11.15 (0.8) for her 1st race of 2024! She kicks off her season, 1 month & 2wks away from the start of the Olympics Jodean Williams was 2nd in 11.20s, while 17-year-old Sabrina Dockery was 3rd in 11.46s.