Olympics
USA beat France 98-87 for men’s basketball Olympic gold
The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men’s basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17. In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final three years ago, LeBron James and the US team stacked with NBA stars once again proved too much for […]
U.S. beat Brazil to win first Olympic gold in female football since 2012
The U.S. defeated Brazil in the women’s football final to win their first Olympic gold medal since 2012. Unlike what the Americans are used to, dominating their opponents from the start of games, it was not the case against the Brazilians as they were kept at bay in the first half at the Parc des […]
Spain beat France 5-3 to win Olympics men’s football gold
Spain, on Friday, claimed the gold medal in men’s football at the Olympics with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France. In a thrilling final, Spain showcased their dominance and secured victory, leaving the home crowd disappointed but in awe of a spectacular match. The game ended 3-3 at full time after France equalised […]
Paris Olympics: Nigerian sprinter, Samuel Ogazi, qualifies for men’s 400m final
Nigeria sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, will compete at the final of the men’s 400m at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. Ogazi, 19, running in the third semi-final, clinched third place with an impressive time of 44.41 seconds, earning him a spot in the final and setting a new personal best. The semi-final race […]
D’Tigress to face US in Olympics quarterfinal
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been drawn against the United States in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Nigerian ladies made history by securing Nigeria’s first-ever berth in the last eight of the Olympic basketball tournament. This followed their impressive 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game on […]
2024 Paris Olympics: Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili denied 100m spot
Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, has revealed that she will not take part in the 100m race at the ongoing Olympics in Paris. Ofili, in a series of tweets on Tuesday night, explained that this was due to administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, and the Nigerian Olympic Committee, NOC. She demanded accountability […]
Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore fails drug test, out of Olympics
Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics women’s boxing tournament after testing positive for a banned substance. The International Testing Agency (ITA) announced on Saturday that Ogunsemilore, 22, tested positive for the diuretic furosemide, a substance used to mask the presence of other drugs. The ITA has imposed a provisional suspension […]
Germany To Bid For 2040 Summer Olympics
The German government said Wednesday it wanted the country to host the 2040 Summer Olympics, picking a date that avoids a centennial reference to the edition held in Nazi Germany. Berlin and several other German states had previously mulled a bid for the 2036 Games, 100 years after the capital hosted the 1936 edition, which […]
D’Tigress lose to Germany in pre-Olympics warm-up game
D’Tigress of Nigeria were defeated 77-63 by Germany in a preparatory game ahead of the forthcoming Paris Olympics. Nigeria failed to match up against the Germans, who showed their superior class in the game played on Friday in Berlin, Germany. Rena Wakama, D’Tigress head coach, named a starting line-up that comprises skipper Amy Okonkwo, Elizabeth […]
FULL LIST: Super Falcons squad for Paris Olympics
Randy Waldrum, Super Falcons Head Coach, has picked captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, and goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, in his final team list for the Women’s Olympic football tournament in France. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Mr Ademola Olajire, Head, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department, on Wednesday in Abuja. The coach also […]