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If successful, Nigeria would become the first African nation to host the Commonwealth Games, breaking new ground for the continent and reinforcing its place on the global sporting map.
The Commonwealth Games, an iconic sporting event between Great Britain and its colonies, has been cancelled, leaving its future in turmoil. The next edition of the games was due to be staged in Victoria in 2026.
Nigeria has been striped off of the gold medal it won in the women’s 4x100m relays at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Nigeria’s track queen Tobi Amusan started her new season with victory at the Auburn Tiger Track Classic.
Following her victory in the women’s 200 meter heat at the University of New Mexico Open Classic, Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili had a successful opening to the 2023 season as she beat 21-year-old Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred, who returned in a time of 22.56secs to finish second.
Former Nigerian Sprinter, Deji Aliu has praised current world 100 metres hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan, on her current achievement of being named the 5th best woman-athlete in the world for the year, 2022.
World record holder, Tobiloba Amusan, has revealed how she got to her current status in the world of athletics today.
Paralympian Coaches who led Nigeria’s contingent to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth games have complained about being sidelined by the Sports Ministry despite playing key roles in making the country proud at the Games.
Commonwealth Gold medalist and Para Athletes captain, Folashade Oluwafemiayo has urged the Nigerian government to invest in Athletes’ preparation for major tournaments.
Coach Kayode Yahaya revealed Ese Brume can’t afford to hire a nutritionist, despite her being an elite Athlete.