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Nationals kick off with new events
Athletics Cook Islands is set to host the two-day 2026 National Championships, debuting inclusive Para events and introducing live online registration and results tracking.
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Sports Ecosystem Depends On Visibility, Structure, Partnerships, Athlete Protection, Talent – Oru Leonard Oru
The chairman of Abuja Transport & Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), Oru Leonard Oru has opined that a successful and effective implementation of sports as part of Nigeria’s ecosystem depends largely on several factors that go…
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Dynamic Athletics Championship Founder Olabanji Ayegbusi Seeks Total Support, Says ‘It Belongs To Everyone’
The founder and organiser of Dynamic Athletics Meet, Olabanji Ayegbusi has issued a clarion call for total support from all track and field stakeholders across the country, saying the upcoming competition is for everyone in the sector.…
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THE RIGHT TRACK
Grange says National Stadium track now certified by World Athletics
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Olopade Explains Why Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Was Chosen as Team Nigeria’s Male Captain for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has explained the rationale behind the appointment of shot put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi as Team Nigeria’s male captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in…
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AFN Unveils U-18, U-20 Squad for African Region 2 Athletics Championship in Senegal
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced its U-18 and U-20 contingent for the forthcoming African Region 2 Athletics Championship in Senegal, with a blend of promising young talents selected to represent the country. The…
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‘My Focus Is Winning A Medal’ — Enekwechi Targets Commonwealth Games Podium
Fresh from reclaiming the national shot put title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games Trials, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has shifted his attention to the main event, declaring that his ambition is to return home with a medal. READ ALSO: Ekiti Queens…
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“No Pressure, Injury Free” Tobi Amusan Reacts After Clocking Another Season’s Best at Paris Diamond League
Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star, Tobi Amusan, has expressed delight after producing another season’s best performance at the Paris Diamond League, saying she is pleased to be injury-free and unfazed by the pressure of competing at the…
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Ese Brume Should Be Back To Top Shape Before Commonwealth Games Start In July – Gabriel Okon
The technical director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gabriel Okon has explained why African long jump record holder, Ese Brume’s name is in the country’s list to the Commonwealth Games despite still nursing an injury. Sports247…
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Tobi Amusan Wins Paris Diamond League, Equals Season’s Best Despite Heatwave Conditions
Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star, Tobi Amusan, delivered another outstanding performance on Sunday, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League despite competing in sweltering heatwave conditions. READ ALSO:…
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RIYE U15 Athletics Championship Is Good For Nigeria, Not Just Ogun State – Hon Tunde Delu
The maiden RIYE U15 Athletics Championship at MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Kuto, Abeokuta has been rated as a track and field competition that is good not only for Ogun State but something which will benefit Nigeria in general. Sports247…
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Solomon Aliyu Opens on Expectations in Glasgow 2026
Nigeria’s athletics team coach, Solomon Aliyu, has expressed confidence that the impressive performances witnessed at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials are only a glimpse of what Nigerian athletes will…
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Favour Ofili Not Listed Among 29 Athletes Invited By AFN For Commonwealth Games In Scotland
A final nail might have been hit into the coffin of speculation regarding the possibility of USA-based female sprinter, Favour Ofili being part of Nigeria’s contingent to this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. READ ALSO:…
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‘This Is The Race Every Sprinter Wants’ — Ajayi Kanyinsola Targets Big Performance At Prefontaine Classic
Nigeria’s NCAA sprint champion, Ajayi Kanyinsola, is set for one of the biggest races of his career when he lines up against an elite field in the men’s 100 metres at the prestigious Prefontaine Classic on July 4. READ ALSO: ‘I’m Ready For…
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‘Choosing Athletics Changed My Life’ — Patience Okon George Reflects On Career-Defining Decision
Nigeria’s veteran quarter-miler Patience Okon George has described abandoning football to focus entirely on athletics as the defining decision of her sporting career. The multiple African champion made the revelation after claiming the…
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Tobi Amusan Set for Paris Diamond League as Meeting Gets Green Light Despite Heatwave
Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star, Tobi Amusan, will headline a world-class field at Sunday’s Paris Diamond League after organisers confirmed the meeting will proceed despite an unprecedented heatwave sweeping across France. The prestigious…
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Udodi Onwuzurike Runs Season’s Best 20.18s for Podium Finish in Croatia
Nigerian sprint star Udodi Onwuzurike continued his encouraging return to form by clocking a season’s best of 20.18 seconds to finish third in the men’s 200 metres at the prestigious Boris Hanžeković Memorial, a World Athletics Continental…
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Red-hot Campbell points to ‘better mindset’ after lowering national shot put record
Red-hot Campbell points to ‘better mindset’ after lowering national shot put record
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AFN Commonwealth Games List Under Scrutiny as Soetan Reveals Only 12 of 29 Invited Athletes Attended Lagos Trials
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) selection of athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has come under intense scrutiny following claims that only 12 of the 29 athletes invited to camp actually participated in the national trials…
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‘Becoming National Champion Was My Mission’ — Favour Ashe Sets Sights On Commonwealth Games Medal
Newly crowned Nigeria men’s 100 metres champion Favour Ashe has revealed that winning the national title was one of his biggest ambitions this season after producing a stunning performance at the Commonwealth Games Trials. The sprinter…
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‘I Need More Support To Reach The Top’ — Favour Ashe Makes Passionate Plea After Stunning 9.93s Run
Nigeria’s newest men’s 100 metres champion, Favour Ashe, has appealed to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for greater support as he targets success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Fresh from storming to victory at the Commonwealth…
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Anita Enaruna Sets New Personal Best, Wins 200m Title in Spain
Nigerian sprinter Anita Itohan Enaruna continued her impressive run of form on the European circuit by storming to victory in the women’s 200 metres at the FAA Atletismo Meeting in Spain, where she recorded a new personal best of 23.39…
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Commonwealth Games 2026: AFN Invites Tobi Amusan, Kanyinsola Ajayi, 27 Others for Abuja Camping
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has invited 29 athletes to the National Sports Commission (NSC) Commonwealth Games camp in Abuja as preparations intensify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled to hold in Glasgow, Scotland, in…
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Meet Comfort James: Seven-Time National 800m Champion, Nigeria Customs Officer
Nigeria’s athletics scene is filled with remarkable talents, but few stories embody resilience, consistency, and quiet excellence like that of Comfort James. While many athletes chase glory for a season, Comfort has spent years building a…
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