Ange Postecoglou ditches Tottenham fan message as ex Celtic boss has 'no interest who is behind me'
Bullish Ange Postecoglou insists he doesn't care if he has the support of the fans as pressure mounts on the Tottenham boss.
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Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva Takes Over Asian Cricket Council Presidency Role From Jay Shah
Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva has taken over as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), succeeding India's Jay Shah, who recently became the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah had vacated the position after three terms as ACC President. It won't be Silva's maiden role with the ACC, having previously functioned as the chairman of the organisation's Finance & Marketing Committee. "It is a great honour to lead the Asian Cricket Council. Cricket is the heartbeat of Asia, and I look forward to working closely with all member nations to elevate the game, provide opportunities for emerging talent, and strengthen the bonds that unite us through this beautiful sport," said Silva in a statement.
Nigeria bags membership of World Wheelchair Rugby Federation
The Nigeria Wheelchair Rugby Association has been granted full membership of the World Wheelchair Rugby Federation, following its compliance with all statutory requirements of the international body.
Commission extends bid deadline for raffle project
The Enugu State Gaming Commission (ESGC), in partnership with Rangers International Football Club, has announced an extension of the submission deadline for expression of interest in the Rangers Dream Big Raffle Project to December 20, 2024.
Pacquiao among those to enter Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025
Philippines legend Manny Pacquiao will be among those inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025, the organization announced on Thursday.
Premier Int’l School to represent Nigeria at 2025 Britannia Cup
Premier International School, Abuja, is set to return to the yearly Britannia International Cup Football Tournament in the United Kingdom (UK) as Nigeria’s representative in the youth tournament in July 2025.
We came prepared to reposition sports, says Dikko
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has expressed his readiness and determination to drive the development and success of sports in Nigeria in alignment with global best practices.
International Weightlifting Federation Set To Reduce Number Of Weight Categories From June Next Year
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections from 10 to 8 from June next year following a proposal by its Innovation Commission. The 55kg category in men's section will be scrapped and competitions will start from 60kg, with categories in the 70s, 80s and 90s also being altered. The new proposed categories in the men's section are 60kg, 65kg, 71kg, 79kg, 88kg, 98kg, 110kg, 110kg as compared to 55kg, 61kg, 67kg, 73kg, 81kg, 89kg, 96kg, 102kg, 109kg, and 109kg earlier.