Archives Tag: Badminton
Weekend Sports Roundup: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
April 19, 2022
The biggest sporting event in the globe, the Olympic Games, officially kicked off last week, and Nigerian athletes have participated in some events already. Read more about Sports Nigerian table tennis queen, Funke Oshoanike, bade the Olympics goodbye after losing in the preliminary stage of the women’s singles to United States’ Juan Liu 1-4(7-11.3-11.4-11.13-11,4-11). … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
By ugo-chinedu
Ministry Of Sports Expands National Principals’ Cup To Include Other Sports
April 19, 2022
In a bid to improve the performance of Nigerian sportsmen and women at the continental and global level, the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has expanded the National Principals’ Cup to accommodate other sports other than just football. The expansion has seen the inclusion of Athletics, Boxing, Table Tennis, and Badminton. The … Continue reading Ministry Of Sports Expands National Principals’ Cup To Include Other Sports
By ugo-chinedu
34 Countries To Participate In Lagos International Badminton Classics
April 19, 2022
The 2019 Lagos International Badminton Classics will serve off on July 24, and run through July 27, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. According to the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), about 34 countries have registered to take part in the tournament, which is expected to feature top badminton teams across the continent. Speaking … Continue reading 34 Countries To Participate In Lagos International Badminton Classics
By achem
Team Nigeria Dominate Day One of All Africa Senior Badminton Championships
April 19, 2022
Team Nigeria had a fine start at the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships at the Diette Spiff Indoor Hall, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The South Africa team was clearly under-classed in the mixed team championship event by team Nigeria, suffering a 5-0 defeat at the championship debut. In the mixed doubles event, duo of Enejoh … Continue reading Team Nigeria Dominate Day One of All Africa Senior Badminton Championships
By achem
Badminton: Mutual Benefits Championships 2nd Edition Fixed For November 6th
April 19, 2022
Plans to host the second edition of the Mutual Benefits National Badminton Championships in Lagos, have been set in order by the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN). Registration for the championships The games will hold from 6th of November till November 10th 2018, at the Mutual Benefits/Police Badminton Hall, Police College, Ikeja. All entries are expected … Continue reading Badminton: Mutual Benefits Championships 2nd Edition Fixed For November 6th
By achem
Did You Know? How Great Is Badminton In Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
Badminton is a racquet sport — usually played as singles (with one player on either side) or doubles (with two players per side) — played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although Badminton is relatively unpopular in Nigeria, the nation’s badminton team is considered one of the best in Africa. In the … Continue reading Did You Know? How Great Is Badminton In Nigeria?
By achem
Team Nigeria Continue to Impress at AYG
April 19, 2022
Team Nigeria continued their impressive outing at the ongoing second edition of the Africa Youth Games in Gaborone, Botswana. The youngsters added 5 more gold medals to their medal haul yesterday, bringing their total to nine gold and two bronze medals. Nigeria gained from international rules to add two more gold medals in the … Continue reading Team Nigeria Continue to Impress at AYG
By arinzeude
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.
