Athletics
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World Athletics Blocks Ofili’s Switch to Turkiye
World Athletics has rejected an application by the Türkiye Athletics Federation (TAF) to secure a transfer of allegiance for Nigerian…
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Adegoke, Ezeakor Dead-Heat in Men’s 100m as Omokwe Blazes to Women’s Title at MTN CHAMPS
Tokyo Olympics finalist Enoch Adegoke and 20-year-old Chidera Ezeakor shared the spotlight in Ibadan as both men stormed to identical…
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Diamond League Expands Prize Money Structure for 2026 Season
The Wanda Diamond League has announced that it will raise individual prize money for athletes in the 2026 season, expanding…
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Nigeria Leads Africa with Seven Sub‑23s in 200m, USA Tops Global Rankings
Nigeria has confirmed its rising sprinting pedigree in 2026, with seven athletes breaking the 23‑second barrier in the women’s 200m,…
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Adegoke, Omokwe Sparkle on Opening Day of MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan
The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final burst into life at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, with a thrilling showcase of speed,…
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Jefferson-Wooden and Tebogo Named as Team Captains World Athletics Ultimate Championship
World Athletics has announced that sprint superstars Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Letsile Tebogo will serve as Ultimate Stars and team captains…
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Ogundiran Named NAIA National Athlete of the Week After Historic Sprint
Warner University freshman sprinter Blessing Ogundiran has been named the NAIA National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track…
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Ashe, Chukwuma, Ogundiran Headline Nigeria’s Squad for World Relays
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced a 24-man squad for the World Athletics Relays scheduled for May 2-3…
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Adegoke Promises Fast Times as Ibadan Hosts MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
Tokyo Olympic 100m finalist Enoch Adegoke has promised fireworks at the MTN CHAMPS Season 4 Grand Final in Ibadan, declaring…
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Team Nigeria Secures Extra Spots for World Relays Amid Mass Withdrawals
Nigeria has been handed a lifeline into next month’s World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, after massive withdrawals by several nations…
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