Athletics
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Nigeria’s athletics team will jet out of the country today, Tuesday, ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled to hold in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13 to 21. The delegation comprises 15 athletes, eight men and seven women, alongside coaches and officials who will compete across 11 track and field events. Some U.S based […]
Lagos State athletes competing in the Deaf Athletics category made an impressive statement at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, clinching a total of 10 medals across various track events. Leading the charge was Fabowale Akorede, who stormed to double victory, claiming gold medals in both the 100m and 200m Deaf […]
The Lagos State Governor will address the state’s contingent participating in the ongoing National Youth Games tomorrow at the Spring Hill Hotel, off DBS Road, by 10:00 AM. In a directive issued to assistant association sport secretaries, athletes , except those competing in athletics and chess, who still have events lined up, have been instructed […]
Team Lagos clinched gold medals at the female football event at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, walloping the host State, Delta, in a thrilling final. The game was played at the football pitch of St. Patrick’s College saw Lagos defeat Team Delta 5-4 on penalties after regulation time ended 1-1. After the […]
Lagos Extends Lead in Medal Table at 9th National Youth Games in Asaba The battle for supremacy at the 9th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba has intensified, with Team Lagos pulling ahead of the chasing pack in the latest medal standings. Lagos has climbed to the summit of the medal table with an […]
Team Lagos Deaf Athletics made a strong statement at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with their athletes putting up spirited performances across track events to secure an impressive medal haul. On Day 1, the 100m finals produced double podium finishes for Lagos: Boys 100m –Fabowale Akorede sprinted to a silver […]
Novak Djokovic has sent a strong warning ahead of his U.S. Open semifinal clash with Carlos Alcaraz, declaring he will do everything possible to stop the much anticipated final between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The 38 year old Serbian battled past Taylor Fritz in a heated quarter final encounter, maintaining his chase for a record […]
The National Youth Championship in Asaba, Delta State, has entered a decisive stage, with Lagos State emerging as the frontrunner on the medals table. According to the latest update, Lagos tops the standings with a remarkable 31 gold, 15 silver, and 13 bronze medals, bringing their total haul to 59. Edo State follows closely in […]
Team Akwa Ibom are currently with a total of 19 medals at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The latest addition came from the Judo event, where Nsidibe Edet Okon secured a bronze medal in the 40kg category, boosting the team’s overall tally. Medal Breakdown (19 Total) Gold – 7 Weightlifting […]
Team Lagos gymnasts delivered an outstanding performance at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, clinching a total of nine medals across artistic events. Girls’ Artistic Events Lagos’ star gymnast, Stephanie Onusiriuka, dominated the floor, winning three gold medals in the Vault, All-Round Best, and Beam categories. She also claimed […]
