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, […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH OLYMPICS finalist Ruth Usoro produced her strongest performance of the season at the Jarvis Scott Invitational, recording a leap of 6.65 metres to finish second in the women’s long jump. Usoro sealed her podium position with a composed final-round effort, delivering the decisive jump under pressure. The mark not only secured […]
The Accountability Question Abuja Meeting to Answer the Year’s Biggest Question: Is Nigeria’s Olympic System Working? THE Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has confirmed Abuja as the host city for its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), slated for 29 December 2025, where sports federations, executive members, and national regulators will assess whether Nigeria’s Olympic system delivered […]