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The current state of the main sports academy of Nigeria, the National Sports Institute, is anything but the citadel it should be. A crumbled building National Sports Institute, Lagos. Photo | Vanguard An installation whose central mission focuses on the leading advance of Nigeria in sports through research, exhibition of ideas and the practical application of these ideas to give …

The HOOPPERS Rivers have landed in Pretoria, South Africa, before the finals of Bal 5 season, which are sighted on Friday, June 6 at the Sunbet Arena. Nicknamed The Kingsmen, the club based in Port Harcourt is one of the eight elite franchises that compete for continental supremacy and the prestigious title of African champions. Eight teams, a crown Directed …

The 22nd National Sports Festival, ‘Gateway Games 2024’, has been and disappeared, leaving an indelible brand in Nigerian sports. A name that deserves a special mention for its instrumental role in the success of the Games is the general director of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade. As a sports administrator, Olopade has made giant advances in Nigerian sports, …

Lando Norris de McLaren demanded a first historical and historical victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, executing an almost perfect trip from the pole to the checkered flag. With the new rule of three compounds tires that threatens to shake the procedures, Norris adapted coldly and led the race from beginning to end, comfortably ahead of Charles Leclerc de Ferrari …

The Nigeria table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, saw its world championship campaign of ITTF 2025 arriving to an end, on Thursday, after a 4-0 defeat against the Hugo Calderano of Brazil in the male singles the last 16. What was announced as one of Marquesina’s confrontations of the tournament became a unilateral defeat in the Doha Arena Portuguese. Calderano Tactical …

The preparation of Ogun State Scrabble for the 22nd National Sports Festival received a moral impulse during the weekend as a commissioner for youth and sport development Hon. Wasiu Isiaka made an unexpected visit to the camp located on the outside of Abekuta, the capital on Saturday. The 16 players, including the current African champion, Oluwatimilehin Doko, will represent the …

With only 11 remaining days until the 22nd National Sports Festival called “Gateway Games” in Abeokuta, Ogun state, anticipation continues to increase, and one of the most convincing stories that emerge is that of guest Junior athletes (IJA). Introduced by the National Sports Commission (NSC) as a bold innovation, the IJA concept was born from the need to nurture the …

When Indian Premier League (IPL) was formed in 2008, most people who wanted to bet on Crick’s matches in this competition would have to go to the local betting store and bet on person or call them and bet on the phone. Some stadiums also had internal betting stores, which means that it could make a prior commitment to the …

This is the inspiring story of two brothers, Tope and Tola Olaleye, who Twund Otonakoya established a new world record for the longest chess marathon in an impressive 64 hours. Top and tola were enrolled in chess classes by their parents in April 2023, who were excited about the decision and imagined a brilliant future for their children. The classes …

In a week 6 of the Showtime Fail series of Showtime Football, which the teams exhibited the determination, determination and explosive performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The competition intensifies as the teams drive to ensure their points before the playoffs, all under the sanction of the Football Federation of the Flag of Nigeria. Panthers Sports …