Olympics: Lawal battles emotions after losing out in weightlifting …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Rafiatu Lawal on Thursday in Paris could only muster fifth place position in the women’s 59 kilogramme event of the weightlifting competition at the 2024 Olympic Games. Advertisement Lawal lifted an average 100 in the snatch and 130 in the clean and … Read more
Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Canoeing hopes dashed as Bello and Otuedo crash out …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nigeria’s canoeing duo, Ayomide Powei Bello and Beauty Akinaere Otuedo, saw their Olympic dreams cut short on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after failing to advance to the semifinals of the women’s Canoe Single 200m event at the Paris 2024 … Read more
Nigerian Roots Shine Bright: Salwa Eid Naser and Rashidat Adeleke excel in Paris …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Two athletes with Nigerian roots, Salwa Eid Naser and Rashidat Adeleke, made their mark in the 400m semi-finals at the Paris championships. Salwa Eid Naser, representing Bahrain, won Heat 1 with a season’s best time of 49.08s. Born … Read more
5 African Stars Who Will Impress At The Paris Olympics …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, football fans across Africa are eagerly anticipating the showcase of the continent’s rising stars. The Olympics has long been a space for rising talent to shine on a global stage. With four men’s teams … Read more
D’Tigress Heroic Despite Loss, Tobi Amusan Cruises To Semi-Final …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Rarely do you see a team shown so much love in a sporting loss like D’Tigress were at the Bercy Arena in Paris last night. The crowd gave Rena Wakama and her gutsy girls a standing ovation after the match and the … Read more
Reaction as D’Tigress bow out of Olympics …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, on Wednesday in Paris ended their impressive run at the 2024 Olympic Games on a losing note. The Nigerian side, who have already made history as Africa’s first side either make or female to go beyond the group … Read more
Fan intrudes France Vs Germany …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A fan ran into the court during the women’s basketball quarter-final between France and Germany on Wednesday. The unidentified fan ran into the middle of the court with 6.9 seconds remaining on the clock. Also Read: Pre-season: It’s A Wake Up Call For Us —Alonso Reacts … Read more
Omar Assar Overtakes Aruna As Africa’s Highest-Ranked Player …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Egypt’s star, Omar Assar, has overtaken Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna as the highest-ranked African player. Assar moved up five places to secure the 17th spot in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings, as announced on Tuesday, August 6, during Week 32 of 2024. … Read more
Favour Ofili Rues 6th Place Finish In Paris 2024 Women’s 200m …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Team Nigeria’s sprinter, Favour Ofili, has described her performance in the Paris 2024 Olympic Women’s 200m final as a herculean task, admitting she gave her best but expressing disappointment over her sixth position feat, Completesports.com reports. The sprinter, who ran … Read more
D’Tigress, USA, Set For Rematch In Paris 2024 Women B’Ball …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, and the USA are set to compete once again at the Olympics as they clash in the quarterfinal of the Paris 2024 Women’s Basketball Event today, Wednesday, August 7. The quarterfinal game marks a rematch … Read more