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Nigerian athletes who overcame Tokyo 2020 disappointment to shine in Paris 2024 Olympics

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were a bitter pill to swallow for several Nigerian athletes, who were declared ineligible to compete due to...

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World record holder Tobi Amusan faces shock exit from Paris 2024 Olympics

Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s top medal hope and the reigning world champion in the 110m hurdles, has unexpectedly failed to reach the final...

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Paris Olympics: Sports Minister explains why Nigeria used ‘borrowed bike’

In response to recent information circulating on social media, the Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has explained the concerns...

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SWAN commends D’Tigress for historic Paris 2024 performance

Despite their 74-88 defeat to the United States in the quarter-finals, Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have received high praise from...

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Team Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye suffers quarter-final at Paris 2024 Olympics

Odunayo Adekuoroye went into the Paris 2024 Olympics as one of Nigeria’s medal hopefuls but that dream suffered setback on Thursday, August...

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Paris Olympics: Akwa Ibom-born Ruth Usoro leads Nigerian trio to women’s long jump final

Three Nigerian athletes, led by Akwa Ibom-born Ruth Usoro, have qualified for the women’s long jump final at the ongoing 2024 Paris...

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Paris Olympics: Former Nigerian athlete wins medal for USA

Nigerian-born athlete Annette Echikunwoke clinched a silver medal in the women’s hammer throw at the ongoing Paris Olympics, representing the United States....

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USA thrash Nigeria to reach 8th consecutive Olympic semi-finals

The United States women’s basketball team continued their dominance at the Paris Olympics, defeating Nigeria 88-74 to reach the semi-finals. Aja Wilson...

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D’Tigress shine despite loss to USA at Paris 2024 Olympics

Nigeria’s D’Tigress delivered a memorable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite falling short against Team USA. The American team, led by...