By Olanrewaju Akojede Team Delta’s star swimmer, Dorcas Oka, has broken a 33-year-old national record in the women’s 100m freestyle event. The previous record of 1:00.72 was set in 1992 by Ikaghoemi Joshua and had remained untouched until now. Oka clocked a new time of 59.59 seconds at the NationalContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta is cruising to overall victory on the official medals table of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun with 226 medals. Delta, which is in a clear lead of 33 other states on the medals, has won 92 gold, 59 silver and 75 bronze,Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Team Ogun on Friday won the 4×400 mixed relay at the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games 2024”. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the race at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the Coach of the team, Saheed Akinpelu, applauded theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Some sports enthusiasts have emphasised the importance of youth empowerment and social cohesion in achieving lasting peace in the country. The enthusiasts who made the call in Abuja at the closing of the 2nd edition of the National Peace Olympics (NPO) 2025, said the move would promoteContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has urged the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to intensify efforts in fostering sports development in the country. Olopade gave the charge on Tuesday in Abeokuta after a novelty match organised by SWAN for media professionalsContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta has extended its lead on the official medals table of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun to 188 medals. Delta, with a clear lead of the 29 other states on the medals, has so far won 78 gold, 46 silver and 64 bronze,Continue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Multiple gold medallist at the National Sports Festival (NSF), Deborah Okpochini, has admitted to feeling nervous and doubtful before winning gold in the 1,500m swimming event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okpochini, who set a 100m freestyle record of 1:03.05 at the 2018 NSF,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of FCT Badminton Association, Mohammed Bappa has pledged to fast-track the growth of the sport in FCT through robust grassroots development tournaments. He made the pledge on Saturday during the medals presentation at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun, where FCT wonContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta has maintained its lead on the official medals table with 122 medals at the end of Day Eight of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Delta won 52 gold, 23 silver and 47 bronze, bringing the state’s total medals to 122. TheContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede The National Sports Commission (NSC) has justified the disqualification of Team Delta’s Favour Ashe from the 100m final at the 22nd National Sports Festival held on Saturday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ashe, a U.S. basedContinue Reading
