Athletics
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Ajayi, Okon Get Tough 100m Heat on World Championships Debut
Nigerian duo Kanyinsola Ajayi and Israel Okon will have to be at their very best if they are to advance…
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‘What rubbish is all this?’: Obayiwuana slams Nigeria’s kit shame in Tokyo
International sports journalist and Nigeria-born commentator Osasu Obayiuwana has reignited public outrage over the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, following…
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Editorial: Nigeria’s Kit Shame at the World Athletics Championships is a National Embarrassment
By any measure, Nigeria’s presence at the 20th World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan should be a moment of pride.…
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World Athletics sets key marks to hit for Nigerian field eventers to advance to the final on opening day of 20th World Championships
Nigerian field eventers who will compete on the opening day of the 20th World Athletics Championships have been told by…
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Obiageri Amaechi to open Nigeria’s medal campaign at 20th World Athletics Championships
Commonwealth Games bronze medalist in the discus throw event, Obiageri Pamela Amaechi, will open Nigeria’s campaign for a return to…
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Joyline Chepngeno admits anti-doping violation, accepts 2-year ban
Kenyan long-distance runner Joyline Chepngeno has admitted to violating anti-doping rules following a positive test result from the Sierre-Zinal World…
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World record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei to headline elite women’s field at 2025 tRUNsylvania 10k
The fifth edition of the tRUNsylvania 10K, set to take place on Sunday, 5 October in Brasov, Romania, will feature…
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Can Rosemary Chukwuma Become the First Nigerian Woman to Run in the 100m Final in 10 Years?
Rosemary Chukwuma will be hoping she can become not only the fifth Nigerian woman to run in the final of…
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Nigeria’s World Championships Facts: Can Godfred Step into Yusuf Alli’s Big Shoes?
Nigeria used to be a jumps nation, especially among our men. On the African continent, our men once dominated, from…
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Nigeria’s World Championships Facts: Can Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons Go One Spot Better and Make History in Tokyo?
In 2019, Chioma Onyekwere almost made history as the first Nigerian woman in the Discus throw event to come closest…
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