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Expectations as games of XXIII Olympiad set Paris abuzz
From today, till August 11, 2024, the best of the world’s sportsmen and women will converge on Paris and other French cities to vie for honours and global fame. CHRISTIAN OKPARA writes that while the organisers have promised a spectacle, some of the world’s best performers will be jostling for a fitting coda for the last four years of hard work.
Boxer, Olaore, promises to end Nigeria’s 28-year Olympics jinx
The task of re-enacting Nigeria’s strides in international boxing at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games has fallen on the shoulders of Adam Olaore, and Cynthia Ogunsemilore since the forced withdrawal of Dolapo Omole from the Games. Omole, a 57kg fighter, was forced to withdraw from the competition because of an injury he sustained during his preparations. This unfortunate incident means that Nigeria has only two boxers at the Games. But one of the remaining boxers, Olaore, sees his compatriot’s withdrawal, as bad as it is, as a fillip to rise above the competition in Paris.
Athletes receive condoms at Olympics Village, dislike anti-sex beds
The decision by the Olympic Games Organisers to use cardboard beds at the Games Village is said to be breeding mixed reactions amongst athletes, reports sportsvillagesquare.com.
‘Badminton banks on Anu’s resilience for success in Paris’
It is not all the time that a particular individual embodies the hopes of a society the way badminton star, Anu Opeyori, is cast. Here is a young man, who a few years ago was sitting listless in the slums of Makoko, Lagos, with little or no idea of what the future had in store for him.
Eagles’ defeat to Benin Republic, my saddest day — Okumagba
Founder and President of Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC), Vincent Okumagba, has expressed his grief following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, describing the experience as one of his worst moments as a football supporter.
Nigerian football at crossroads
The least I can say now is that there is confusion in the ‘house’ of Nigerian football.
Hurdler Amusan to be Nigeria’s Olympics flagbearer
World record sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has been named Nigeria’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the country’s sports ministry said on Tuesday.