Nigeria Qualify for Mixed 4x100m Final at World Ultimate Championships Historic Relay Performance Secures Qualification NIGERIA has officially qualified for the Mixed 4×100 metres final at the World Ultimate Championships after finishing among the top eight relay teams at the World Athletics Relays held in Botswana in May. The qualification followed an impressive outing by […]
Favour Ashe Wins 100m at BFTTA Open in London Nigerian Sprinter Posts Fastest Time of the Competition NIGERIAN sprint star Favour Ashe delivered another outstanding performance after claiming victory in the men’s 100 metres at the BFTTA Open held at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London. Ashe crossed the finish line in 10.05 seconds, […]
Final Preparations Begin for Glasgow 2026 TEAM Nigeria has entered the decisive stage of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the country’s contingent establishing a training camp at the Aberdeen Sports Village in Scotland ahead of the opening of the Games in Glasgow. With just 18 days remaining before competition begins, the athletes are […]
Nigeria’s Rising Athletics Stars Impress at CAA Region 2 Championships in Dakar Young Sprinters Deliver Gold Medal Haul NIGERIA’S emerging athletics talents produced an outstanding display at the U18/U20 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region 2 Championships in Dakar, Senegal, winning multiple gold medals and recording several personal bests to underline the country’s growing strength […]
Olympic Body Expands Athlete Welfare THOUSANDS of athletes, including Nigerian track and field stars Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume, are set to receive financial assistance under a new $100 million athlete grant initiative introduced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The programme forms part of a broader athlete-centred agenda championed by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, […]
Team Delta Celebrates Strong Outing at Commonwealth Games Trials DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Team Delta athletes for delivering impressive performances at the Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos, where several athletes secured national titles and podium finishes. The governor singled out sprint sensation Favour Ashe for special commendation after the […]
Spotlight Falls on Lagos Ahead of Glasgow 2026 NIGERIA’S road to the 2026 Commonwealth Games enters a decisive phase this weekend with the staging of the National Athletics Trials in Lagos. The event, scheduled for 20–22 June at the YABATECH Sports Complex, has been designated as the official selection competition for athletes hoping to secure […]
Ofili Overcomes Harsh Conditions to Seal 200m Victory AT the LA Grand Prix, Nigeria’s Favour Ofili delivered a commanding performance to win the women’s 200m, securing her first victory over the distance in the 2026 season. Strong Headwind Fails to Slow Champion Despite battling a challenging -3.1 m/s headwind, Ofili powered down the track with […]
Tabugbo Secures Bronze in High-Intensity Florida Hurdles Final Strong Showing on International Stage NIGERIA’S Adaobi Tabugbo delivered another promising performance on the international circuit, finishing third in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Pure Athletics Elite Sprint Meet in Florida. The race featured a strong field of athletes from the Americas and the Caribbean, making […]
Nigeria Retains Sprint Relay Crown in Accra TEAM Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay squad delivered a commanding performance to win gold at the African Athletics Championships in Accra, successfully defending their continental title. The quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Obi Jennifer Chukwuka, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu stormed to victory in a time of 42.94 seconds, fending […]