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As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games enters its twelfth day, expectations are high for Team Nigeria, which is set to showcase its talent in several sports. On Wednesday, August 7, Nigerian athletes will compete in athletics, wrestling, cycling and basketball, each aiming to make their mark on this prestigious world stage. Read also: Lagos State Football Association to host ‘Saturday …

Renowned basketball administrator and sports entrepreneur, Ugo Udezue, has assured Nigerian basketball fans, investors, stakeholders and enthusiasts that the future of the game in Nigeria is very bright. Read also: Historic feats in basketball: Nigeria sets new milestones at Olympic and African Continental Games Speaking to NBBF Media, on the backdrop of the recent exploits of the various ranks of …

In an exciting turn of events in the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesNigeria’s Chidi Okezie came close to qualifying directly for the men’s 400m, finishing fourth in his heat in a commendable time of 45.52 seconds. Despite this setback, Okezie’s Olympic journey is far from over, thanks to a new round of repechage. Read also: Nigerians Ashe and Ajayi fall short …

Nigerian boxing stars Tunde Segun “War” Adeyemi and Ayisat Oriyomi were set to showcase their skills on an international stage this Saturday, August 3 in France. Scheduled to face French opponents Bakare Diallo and Clothilde Del Ben respectively, the highly-anticipated event at the Stade Coubertin in Garges-les-Gonesse, Val-d’Oise, has been postponed due to unforeseen delays in visa processing amid the …

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, two events were decided: the gold medals in the men’s and women’s 20 km race walk were won by Brian Pintado of Ecuador and Yang Jiayu of China, respectively. Read also: Nigeria team’s focus turns to athletics as Super Falcons leave Paris 2024 empty-handed This effectively sets the tone for many other historic moments …

The Paris 2024 Olympics had barely begun and the basketball world was already abuzz with the impressive performance of the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress. Under the courageous leadership of their head coach, Rena Wakama, the team had just achieved an electrifying victory over Australia in their opening match, sending a clear message to their rivals: they were there to …

In an electrifying match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi showed her prowess by defeating Nigeria’s Offiong Edem with an impressive 4-0 victory in the round of 16 of the women’s singles table tennis. This defeat marked a difficult day for the Nigerian team, whose hopes were pinned on Edem’s performance. The first game set the pace …

Tonight in the course Olympic In the men’s singles table tennis event, Aruna Quadri and Olajide Omotayo of Team Nigeria are all set to make their mark in the round of 16. Both players have prepared rigorously and are ready to showcase their skills on this prestigious stage. Read also: Let us support Team Nigeria to fly high and win …

Nigerian weightlifter Joy Ogbonne Eze, who will compete in the women’s 71kg category, has said that leaving a lasting impression on Paris 2024 It remains her dream in her Olympic debut. Read also: Nigeria 0-1 Brazil: “We trained hard to play a good match against Nigeria” – Gabi Nunes celebrates Brazil’s Olympic victory Eze, who won three gold medals at …

Nigerian boxers Cynthia Ogunsemilore and Adams Olaore have landed in Paris, France, ready to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games. Read also: Nwali triumphs in first Ultimate Scrabble match Olaore will compete in the men’s heavyweight division (92kg), while Ogunsemilore will vie for honours in the women’s category (60kg). His arrival in Paris marks the start of an important journey …