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How Nigeria can leverage tertiary institutions’ untapped talents
At the last Olympic Games in Paris, France, over 1,000 former, current, and incoming student-athletes represented the National Collegiate Athletics Association’s schools (NCAA) in 100 countries, and 272 won 330 medals for 26 countries. The United States, a global model in collegiate sports, which finished in the first position with 126 medals, got over 70 per cent of medals through collegiate sportsmen and women. Nigeria, a serial underperformer returned home empty-handed despite being home to 274 universities, 179 registered polytechnics, 205 accredited colleges of education, etc. As always, political leaders and sports administrators are again promising heaven on earth, stressing that Nigeria will never again return empty-handed from the Olympic Games. But ENO-ABASI SUNDAY writes that beyond the Federal Government’s declaration, empirical evidence confirms that paying lip service to sports development will always return similar results and that the giant in Nigeria can be awoken by turning tertiary institutions into breeding grounds for Olympic champions, a foundational base for future athletes, and a vital feeder system for professional sports.
Nigeria may bid to host 2031 African Games
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has revealed that Nigeria may submit a formal bid to host the 2031 African Games.
Mike Emenalo’s son signs for Chelsea
The son of former Nigeria international and Super Eagles defender Mike Emenalo, Landon Emenalo, has signed his first professional contract with Chelsea FC.
Germany coach Nagelsmann extends contract until Euro 2028
Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension to remain Germany coach until the end of Euro 2028, the German FA (DFB) announced Friday.
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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025: Start Time, Venue, Match Card, How And Where To Watch Live Stream In UK, USA And India
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event returns to primetime, having been revived in December 2024 after a long 16-year hiatus. The event features exciting matchups like WWE World Heavyweight champion Gunther taking on 'mainevent' Jey USO, Intercontinental champion Bron Breakker vs Sheamus. The event will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. As the name suggests, Saturday Night's main event focuses on star versus star performances that are rarely seen on television. In September 2024, as part of an agreement of moving WWE Smackdown from FOX to USA Network, WWE announced it would revive Saturday Night's main event.
Desire Burns Bright But Uncertainty Abounds For Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic's injury retirement from his Australian Open semi-final after a gruelling first set on Friday, and his subsequent comments, have left question marks about how the last chapter of his great career might unfold. The 37-year-old Serbian came to Melbourne, where he won a record 10 titles, looking to break the all-time Grand Slam record of Margaret Court. He is tied with the Australian on 24 majors, as has been the case since he won the 2023 US Open. His bid for history is still on hold after shaking hands with German world number two Alexander Zverev after losing a first set tiebreak, unable to continue with a leg muscle tear.