Archives Tag: Athletics
IAAF To Make Decision Concerning ‘Missing’ AFN $150,000 Grant
April 19, 2022
World Athletics ruling body, the International Association of Athletics Federation will make a decision concerning what to do about the ‘missing’ $150,000 ( about N52m) grant erroneously paid to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The money was paid as part of the IAAF’s $15,000 annual grants to member federations for the year 2017, but the … Continue reading IAAF To Make Decision Concerning ‘Missing’ AFN $150,000 Grant
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The Golden Girl of Nigeria, Blessing Okagbare
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has been blessed with talented female athletes such as the likes of Mary Onyali, Gloria Alozie, and Falilat Ogunkoya. However, the latest queen of the track and Golden Girl of Nigeria is undoubtedly Blessing Okagbare. Blessing Okagbare (born 9 October 1988) is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in long jumping … Continue reading The Golden Girl of Nigeria, Blessing Okagbare
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FCMB to Sponsor Falilat Ogunkoya-Omotayo Athletics Competition
April 19, 2022
First City Monument Bank has said it will sponsor the forthcoming edition of Falilat Ogunkoya-Omotayo Athletics Competition slated to hold in Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode between October 17th and 19th, 2013. The competition is organised by Falilat Ogunkoya Foundation, led by Africa’s 200m record holder, Falilat Ogunkoya. The event is expected to help … Continue reading FCMB to Sponsor Falilat Ogunkoya-Omotayo Athletics Competition
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Usain Bolt to Star in Movie; May Retire After 2016 Olympics
April 19, 2022
World’s fastest athlete, Usain Bolt, has said he plans to retire after the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He stated at a press conference prior to his final race this season in the 100 meters sprint at Friday’s Van Damme Memorial that he “wants to win more gold in Rio, set another world … Continue reading Usain Bolt to Star in Movie; May Retire After 2016 Olympics
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London 2012: Days 3 and 4 For The Paralympics!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Day 3: Nigeria’s impressive outing at the Games continued yesterday as she won her second gold medal of the Games when 33year old Ivory Nwokorie in the Women’s PowerLifting Competition (44kg category). She lifted 109kg ahead of the Silver medallist, 32 year old Turk, Cigdem Dede who lifted 105kg and Bronze medallist, … Continue reading London 2012: Days 3 and 4 For The Paralympics!
Olympics 2012: Day Thirteen For Team Nigeria.
April 19, 2022
24 year-old Doreen Amata cleared her season best height of 1.90m in the Women’s High Jump event but it wasn’t enough to thrust her into the final round of the competition as she finished in 17th position.
Olympics 2012: Day Twelve For Team Nigeria.
April 19, 2022
Selim Nurudeen clocked 13.55 seconds in the semi-finals of the Men’s 110m Hurdles event thus did not make it to the final showdown. Odumosu Muziat Ajoke finished in last position in the Women’s 400M Hurdles final. She cleared all the hurdles in 55.31 seconds. Earlier, she ran a good race in the semi-finals in 55.40 seconds to obtain a spot in the final starting line up but couldn’t replicate the same form in the final
Olympics 2012: Support The Medal Hunt!
April 19, 2022
Within the last couple of weeks, Nigerians have witnessed setbacks in the ongoing Olympic competition, before then, sports stakeholders, administrators and Journalists have raised hopes of Nigerians, assuring the sports enthusiasts of our ability to win a couple of medals.
Olympics 2012: Days Eight And Nine For Team Nigeria
April 19, 2022
For Day Eight; In Athletics, Nigeria’s hopes of an Olympic medal were dashed yesterday as the athletes failed to build on their previous performance. Obinna Metu, Egwero Ogho-Oghene and Emelieze Peter all failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the Men’s 100M. They finished 5th, 4th and 5th with time of 10.35, 10.38 and 10.22 in their respective Heats.
Olympics 2012: Full List for Team Nigeria!
April 19, 2022
The opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games kicks off today. Out of the 26 sports which will be taking place in 28 venues, Nigeria will participate in 13 of the 26 sport events at the London 2012 Olympic Games. This was announced by the Ministry of Sports.
Nigeria Awarded Year 2000 Olympic 4 x 400m Relay Gold Medal
April 19, 2022
After 12 years, the Sydney 2000 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has finally awarded Nigeria the men’s 4x400m relay gold medal. The United States, who were the original winners of the gold, were disqualified because a member of their team – Antonio Pettigrew, confessed to taking performance enhancing drugs during the Games.
