At the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, several female athletes of Nigerian descent who were representing other countries shown bright at the tournament both individually and as a team. From shotput to basketball and the relay teams, these individuals won medals with some making history thereby highlighting Nigeria’s rich talent. Here are eight female athletes of Nigerian descent who won...
The Long Jump trio of Ese Brume, Prestina Ochonogor, and Ruth Usoro have become the first Nigerian trio to make an Olympic final in an individual event at the Paris 2024 Olympics! The trio booked a place in the final following impressive performances in the event’s qualification round at the Stade de France on Tuesday. Usoro set the pace in...
Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress has qualified for the quarterfinals stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics after they beat Canada 79-70. Their final group game was held at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France, on Sunday. With this win, they become the first African team(both women and men) to pass the group phase at the Olympics. The Rena Wakama-led...
As the clock ticks down to the Paris Olympics, all eyes are on Rhasidat Adeleke who is gunning to become the first Irish woman to win a gold medal in athletics. Born 29 August 2002 in Dublin to Nigerian parents from Oyo State, Adeleke has proven against all doubts that she has what it takes despite being a target of...
Athlete, Tobi Amusan has been selected as Nigeria’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The 2024 Games will officially open with an opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2024, This was confirmed in a statement released by Tony Nezianya, who will serve as the Press Attaché to the team. Earlier this year, Amusan set a world-leading time of 12.40...
The Paris 2024 Olympics is set to officially start with an opening ceremony on July 26, 2024. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has released the list of 35 athletes comprising 17 men and 18 women that will represent the country in track and field events which is scheduled to hold from August 1 to 11th. Team Nigeria who are making...