Wema Bank wins 2024 Nigeria Bankers’ Games
Wema Bank has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Nigeria Bankers’ Games which had its grand finale at the sports centre of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Saturday.
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World Tennis No.2 Iga Swiatek Accepts One-Month Doping Suspension
French Open champion Iga Swiatek escaped with a one-month suspension for a positive doping test after convincing the International Tennis Integrity Agency that it had not been intentional, the ITIA announced on Thursday. Poland's Swiatek, 23, tested positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine (TMZ) in an out-of-competition sample in August 2024. The ITIA, however, accepted that it was caused by "the contamination of a regulated non-prescription medication (melatonin), manufactured and sold in Poland that the player had been taking for jet lag and sleep issues".
Tan Howe Liang, Singapore's first Olympic medallist, dies aged 91
SINGAPORE: Weightlifter Tan Howe Liang, Singapore’s first Olympic medallist, died on Tuesday (Dec 3) at the age of 91.
Tennis legend Serena Williams fires back at skin-bleaching accusations
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Australian tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91
Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on Tuesday as tributes poured in.
Daniel Ford Elite tennis tourney begins Dec 18
Budding table tennis players from across the country have been presented with another opportunity to exhibit their talents at the Daniel Ford Invitational Championships, which will be held at the Teslim Balogin Stadium, Lagos, from December 18 to 21, 2024.
Harbhajan Singh Endorses World Tennis Cricket League- A Groundbreaking New Sports Format
In a significant milestone for the future of sports, former Indian cricketing legend and Dubai Sports Brand Ambassador Harbhajan Singh, alongside league director Shivain Sharma, today unveiled the revolutionary WTCL T10 concept at a press conference held at The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi. The event marked a key step in the launch of a pioneering league set to transform the global sporting landscape. Cricketing legend Harbhajan Singh's endorsement highlighted the league's potential to create a new category of sports entertainment by blending the skill and precision of tennis with the strategy and excitement of cricket.
Davis Cup Final 8 to be staged in Italy until 2027
The Davis Cup's Final 8 stage will be held in Italy from 2025 to 2027, with next year's edition taking place in Bologna, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Monday.