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
By Peter Amine Joy Yakubu of Team Benue has won three medals to strategically place the state on the medals table at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Yakubu did the state proud by winning three bronze medals in the weightlifting super heavy +87kg category at theContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Kola Oredipe, the founder of Samkey Athletics Club, has called for the support of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) as he aspires for the South-South zonal position on the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Oredipe, who is also the Director-General to theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Esports on Saturday made an historic debut as a demonstration sport at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ in Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fast growing sport worth $180 billion global value was on full display at theContinue Reading
