Archives Tag: Rio Olympics 2016

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Efe Ajagba was Nigeria’s sole hope of winning a medal in the boxing event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, being the country’s only fighter was a huge weight on the youngster’s shoulders. Efe Vs Nigel Paul In a riveting one round bout, Efe knocked out his Trinidad & Tobago opponent, Nigel Paul, to assert … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Efe Knocked Out Olympic Opponent In First Round

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Table tennis trio, Segun Toriola, Aruna Quadri, and Bode Abiodun, all made history at the Rio 2016 Olympics, and this made their exit from the games an even more emotional moment for Nigerian fans everywhere. Team Nigeria was outclassed by a more tactical Chinese team led by Olympic and World Champion, Ma Long. Emotions began … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sport: How Nigeria’s Male Team Ended Their Campaign At The Rio Olympics

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Lucy Ejike, brought her A-game to the Rio 2016 Paralympics, where she successfully smashed the Paralympics and World Records (WR), three consecutive times to win the women’s 61kg powerlifting gold medal. Talk about pure motivation regardless of prevailing circumstances. The Nigerian who wheeled into the arena determined to make a lasting impression on all present, … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: Lucy Ejike’s Phenomenal Win At The Rio Paralympics

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

At long last, Nigeria has medaled in the soon to be concluded Olympic games taking place in Brazil. Nigeria’s representatives at the football event of the games edged Honduras 3-2 in the third place match played on Saturday, August 20. The U-23 team’s victory at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte secured a bronze for … Continue reading Rio Olympics: Dream Team VI Gives Nigeria Bronze Medal With Victory Over Honduras

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria will face Germany in the Semi Finals.

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