Archives Tag: Weightlifting

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) was greeted with bad news after the news of the death of its President, Yahaya Muhammad, was made public by Auwal Sankara, the media aide to the Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru. Until his death, the deceased was also the special assistant to Governor Badaru of Jigawa State, on Assembly … Continue reading Nigeria Weightlifting Federation President Dies

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria, undoubtedly rich in talents in the field of sports finishes every year with laurels won by her talented and hardworking athletes in various fields of sports. Below is how Nigerian athletes fared this year. Football Nigeria witnessed a third-place success at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Egypt earlier this year (June-July, … Continue reading 2019 Sports Highlights

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Are Feyinsetan, national coach of the Nigeria Para Powerlifting team, is  confident that Nigeria will not only make a great host to the 2019 Powerlifting Championships, but will go on to win the event. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the International Paralympics Committee-sanction championships will serve as part of … Continue reading 2019 Powerlifting World Championships: “Nigeria Will Host And Win” – Feyinsetan

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SPORTS

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.

By connectnigeria

SPORTS

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.

By connectnigeria