Odikpo advocates sports for peace, social devt
Renowned sports commentator, Dr. Emeka Odikpo, has urged the country’s political leaders to lead in the fight against violence using sports as the instrument.
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Foundation honours Nigeria’s para-powerlifting champions
Nigeria’s para-powerlifting champions, who brought glory to the nation on the international stage have been commended for their dedication and commitment. The team, also received about N3 million in reward as the Bet9ja Foundation, while celebrating the athletes, pledged commitment to its core ambition of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Rangers bow out, Enyimba scrape through
Nigerian champions, Rangers Football Club of Enugu’s faint hopes of qualifying for the group stage of the CAF Champions League was extinguished, yesterday, in Luanda, Angola, by Sagrada Esperanca of Angola, who beat the Flying Antelopes 3-1 in the second leg of their Second Round tie.
Despite loss, Anthony Joshua vows to soldier on
British-Nigeria heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has vowed to fight on despite suffering a knock-out at the weekend in front of his home fans, in London.
Inkosi Brou wins Nigeria’s first global fencing medal
Nigeria made a remarkable entry into the global fencing scene at the weekend when teenage sensation, Inkosi Brou, won the country’s first-ever medal in the Sabre category, at the World Tournoi Satellite Cup in Iceland.
1,600 athletes to compete in Armed Forces games
The Director of Sports, Defence Headquarters, AVM Abidemi Marquis, says no fewer than 1,600 athletes will compete in the forthcoming Armed Forces Games, 2024. Marquis said this while addressing a press briefing regarding the games, which will take place from the 23rd to the 27th of September in Kaduna.
With “Chaos in The Ring”, Balmoral Group’s Game Rush Revolutionises boxing in Nigeria
Recognising the potential of boxing to unite and inspire, the Balmoral Group, a 360-event solutions company, through one of its subsidiary, Game Rush, a leading sports and entertainment is set to host its maiden edition of ‘Chaos in the Ring’ showdown, an event featuring electrifying live boxing matches and a viewing experience of the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois clash.
