Africa’s number one badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori from Lagos State, at the weekend, defeated Rivers State’s Victor Ikechukwu in two sets to one, to win the third Ikoyi Club National …
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Love of Golf charity tourney targets indigent cancer patients
Organisers of For the Love of Golf Initiative, a yearly event held to support paediatric cancer patients, have promised to identify indigent children living with the dreaded disease and assist …
Read More »Ethiopians sweep ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon titles
Ethiopia’s Gebresilase Abadi Haftamu and Belay Minsewo Abensah, yesterday, won the men and women’s titles of the ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, which offered road race fans a thrilling display of …
Read More »We plan to recreate good old days of Nigerian Table Tennis, says Edun
To some enthusiasts, table tennis is more than just a game. It is a way of life that can become a means of livelihood if well managed. In Nigeria, where …
Read More »Organisers roll out drums as 55th Molade Okoya-Thomas Cup begins Monday
Nigeria’s oldest sports tournament, Molade Okoya-Thomas Table Tennis Cup, marks its 55th edition this year, as players from across Lagos battle for trophies and prize money at the Teslim Balogun …
Read More »AFN’s audit committee deserves commendation for thorough job, says Gadzama
Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) First Vice President, Tafida Gadzama, has said that the audit committee set up by the federation to investigate its finances should be commended for doing …
Read More »North Central table tennis tourney debuts Friday
The Shaibu D. Mohamed North Central Table Tennis Tournament will debut at the NIWA Sports Complex/Canteen, Marine Road, beside INEC Head Office, Lokoja on Friday, the organisers have said. The …
Read More »ITTF may sanction Nigeria over absence at WYC
Nigeria may face the wrath of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) following the country’s absence from the 2023 World Youth Championships (WYC) in Slovenia. The post ITTF may sanction …
Read More »Over N5m at stake as 32 players set for badminton classics
Ikoyi Club (1938) has provided one of the best end of the year competitions for badminton players this season, with 32 of the country’s best stars ready to rumble for …
Read More »NOC assures safety at Paris 2024 amid terrorists’ threat
The Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) has assured the country’s athletes and officials preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games of safety at the games despite recent concerns in France. The …
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