Africa’s First Female Skeleton Athlete Simi Adeagbo Qualifies For Paris Olympics after a historic win at the World’s Fastest Bobsleigh Track ,Canada. In an impressive feat of athleticism and perseverance, Nigeria’s Simi Adeagbo won a medal at the World’s, Fastest Bobsleigh Track, Competing in the skeleton event, Adeagbo braved the icy slopes of the Whistler Sliding Centre to secure her place in history. Speaking after the race, Adeagbo expressed her gratitude to her coaches, fellow competitors, the track crew and medics who helped make the event a success. She also looks ahead to her next challenge, Paris Olympics “Onwards and…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
The final entries for the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Antalya 24 confirm that 431 athletes from 52 countries will gather in Turkey for the global event on Sunday 21 April. The entry lists can be downloaded here: Entries by event and season’s best Entries by country A total of 198 athletes (108 men, 90 women) are entered for the senior 20km races, while 106 athletes (56 men, 50 women) are set to compete in the U20 races. The marathon race walk mixed relay makes its World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships debut in Antalya, with Paris 2024 Olympic…
Following the first Gold level meeting of the 2024 World Athletics Continental Tour in Melbourne, Australia, on 15 February, top tier competition resumes with the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya, on 20 April. More than 240 meetings are included in this year’s Continental Tour, which is divided into four levels – Gold, Silver, Bronze and Challenger. The status of each meeting is determined by the quality of competition and prize money on offer. In 2024 the tour’s top tier comprises 11 events spread across five of the six continental areas. After the meeting in Nairobi, there are stops in…
The ancient city of Ogbomoso is standing still as the immediate past Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare bids farewell to his beloved mother this weekend. The late matron, whose departure has left a profound void in the hearts of many, will be honoured by her family, as well as notable personalities including past and present Ministers, Governors, and esteemed individuals from various sectors. Among those paying their respects were the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif, the immediate past Minister of Budget and National Planning,…
…._Says Private Individuals and Corporate Sector Not Exempted The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has announced plans to ensure the early release of funds in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes on the world stage. Senator Enoh emphasized the importance of securing funding in a timely manner to facilitate comprehensive preparations for the Olympic Games. He added that the ministry will actively pursue partnerships with private individuals and the corporate sector to bolster financial support and ensure that athletes are set up for success. Drawing from the…
After 47 years of hosting , Gothenburg is set to host the 25th serie of World Masters Athletics Championships. The event is billed for August 13 to 25, 2024, in Gothenburg Sweden. This is the 25th in a series of World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships The Championships offers free entrance for competitors from all around the world. One of the arenas where the championship takes place is Ullevi. The World Masters Athletics Championships is a major event with about 8,000 participants. Competitors come from over 100 different nations , all are over 35 years of age Gothenburg has hosted the…
The World Athletics Race Walking has announced Polish Robert Korzeniowski as World Athletics ambassador for the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships The World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships will take place in Antalya. The event is tagged ‘ Antalya 24’ Antalya 24 is scheduled to hold on 21 April.
National Olympics Committee (NOC) Vice Chairman, Dr Solomon Ogba has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for Qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games In Paris Super Falcons of Nigeria picked a much desired ticket to the upcoming Olympic game in Paris. This is the second leg of the football event in Pretoria, South Africa ,breaking a 16 year hex , after it’s last appearance. Ogba thanked the girls for their fortitude and determination to pick the qualification ticket in the nick of time. Speaking to the press after the game , Dr Solomon Ogba lauded the Super Falcons for their…
Following her impressive performance at the recently-held African Games in Accra where she emerged the only Track and Field athlete to claim a complete set of medals (GOLD, Silver and Bronze), Olayinka Olajide who is at MTN CHAMPS Ibadan, took to the track at the Lekan Salami Stadium to easily win her 200m heat with the overall fastest time of 23.42s. The sprinter who competes for D’Victors Athletics Club, set a new lifetime best of 23.18s in Accra and is Nigeria’s fastest female athlete in 2024 with her lifetime best of 11.19s set at the MTN CHAMPS/AFN National Trials held…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration had completed many projects across the three senatorial districts of the state, billed for inauguration as part of activities to mark his first year anniversary in office. Governor Oborevwori said this while inspecting Edo Road in Ughelli; Emevor-Orogun Road in Isoko North, the bridge across the Obo River at Ogwashi-Uku in sector C 1 of the Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation, and the 5.3km Okpanam-Ibusa by-pass road in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, who was conducted round the projects by the Commissioner for Works, Highways and…