Archives Tag: Tokyo 2020
Weekend Sports Roundup: Nigeria’s Powerlifting Squad
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s powerlifting squad at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics have been impressive so far. Lucy Ejike won bronze in the women’s 61kg. Despite finishing third in the event, no Nigerian athlete is close to Lucy’s achievement in the history of the Paralympics since she made her debut in the 2000 Sydney Games. Lucy has won … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Nigeria’s Powerlifting Squad
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Ezinne Kalu Calls Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponement ‘A Blessing in Disguise’
April 19, 2022
When the Tokyo 2020 (Now 2021) was postponed, it became the first ever Olympic tournament that will be moved to the following year. But have you ever thought of how participating athletes felt? Just take a microscopic view to the kind of hard work they put in, qualifying for various events in the tournament. Some … Continue reading Ezinne Kalu Calls Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponement ‘A Blessing in Disguise’
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IOC President Hails Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission For Contribution Towards The Fight Against Corona Virus
April 19, 2022
Efforts of the Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission towards fighting the corona virus pandemic have been hailed by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach. In a bid to sensitize the public on the corona virus pandemic, the NOC made a video of Nigerian athletes creating awareness about the virus, something Bach … Continue reading IOC President Hails Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission For Contribution Towards The Fight Against Corona Virus
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Gumel Hails IOC For Postponement Of The 2020 Olympics
April 19, 2022
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engineer Habu Gumel and executive members of the NOC have lend their voices with Dr. Thomas Bach (President of the International Olympic Committee), Japanese Prime Minister, Abe Shinzo, and the President of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Mori Yoshiro, towards the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 … Continue reading Gumel Hails IOC For Postponement Of The 2020 Olympics
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Corona Virus: Nigeria Olympic Committee To Wait For IOC Before Deciding on Tokyo 2020 Olympics
April 19, 2022
Following the outbreak of the corona virus which has forced many nations like Canada and Australia to withdraw from the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, the Nigeria Olympic Committee has revealed it will not take a decision as regards Nigeria’s participation in the global showpiece until the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health … Continue reading Corona Virus: Nigeria Olympic Committee To Wait For IOC Before Deciding on Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sports Development Impressed With Nigerian Wrestlers
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has expressed delight at the performances of Nigerian wrestlers in recent time and has stated that it gives him hope that Nigeria will excel at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan this year. Mr. Dare, during an inspection of the Wrestling Gym in Bayelsa State, … Continue reading Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sports Development Impressed With Nigerian Wrestlers
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Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress Open Olympic Qualification Tournament On A Winning Note
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress moved a step closer towards qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan after beating fellow African side, Mozambique, 85-51, in their first FIBA Women’s Olympics  qualifier game. The back-to-back FIBA Women’s AfroBasket champions have now made their intention known in a group which equally comprise the … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress Open Olympic Qualification Tournament On A Winning Note
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Ese Brumes Charges Government To Support Nigerian Athletes Ahead Of Olympics
April 19, 2022
Nigerian athlete, Ese Brume, has expressed her aim of winning a medal in this year’s Olympics in Japan. The Nigerian lone medalist at the Doha 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championship has also charged the Nigerian government to take adequate measures towards supporting her, alongside other Nigerian athletes, to make the nation proud in Tokyo. It … Continue reading Ese Brumes Charges Government To Support Nigerian Athletes Ahead Of Olympics
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D’Tigress Coach Unveil 14-Woman Rooster For Olympics Qualification Tournament
April 19, 2022
Head coach of Nigerian women basketball team, Otis Hugely, has unveiled his preliminary squad list for the FIBA Women’s Olympics Qualifying Tournament which will hold from February 6-9, 2020, in Belgrade, Serbia. In a bid to reach the team’s target of Olympic qualification, D’Tigress coach is leaving nothing to chance as the back-to-back African champions … Continue reading D’Tigress Coach Unveil 14-Woman Rooster For Olympics Qualification Tournament
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We Are Going To Tokyo To Win – Metu
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national basketball team star, Chimezie Metu, has stated that wining at the Olympic Games in Tokyo is the team’s main priority. The San Anthonio Spurs forward was part of a new set of players introduced to Nigeria’s basketball squad at the FIBA World Cup in China and was impressive, averaging 9.0 points and registering … Continue reading We Are Going To Tokyo To Win – Metu
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Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress will Qualify – Elonu
April 19, 2022
Captain of the Nigerian women’s national basketball team, Adaora Elonu, has stated that D’Tigress are just getting started despite going unbeaten in four years and achieving an incredible 16-0 record which has handed Nigeria the undisputed crown in African basketball. The Nigerian female basketball team has enjoyed back-to-back success as champions of FIBA Women’s AfroBasket … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress will Qualify – Elonu
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