Road to Rio; Kratysh becomes 1st ever Israeli female wrestler to qualify for the games

Ilana Kratysh (ISR) came from behind for a semifinal triumph at 69kg to become the first female wrestler from Israel to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Road to Rio; Prayers won’t save Nigeria in Brazil says Momoh

Olympian, Philip Momoh has urged the Nigeria Olympic Committee to commence preparation ahead of the Olympics scheduled to run from Aug. 5 to Aug. 21 in Brazil.

May Day; Power Lee vows to retain title

After several postponements, the much anticipated wrestling bout between Nigeria’s heavyweight champion, Mr. Peace “Power Lee” and Angola’s Marvelous Buffalo will see the light of the day as it holds on the May 1, 2016 in Asaba Township Stadium, Asaba  the Delta capital.

Karate; 21 Nigeria Karatekas chosen for 2016 Africa Tourney

21 karate-kas will represent Nigeria at the forthcoming 16th African Junior/Senior Karate Championships  in Durban, South Africa says the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN)

Nadal chosen as Spain’s flag bearer for Olympics

Tennis star, Rafael Nadal has been chosen as Spain’s flag-bearer for the games in Rio de Janeiro.

Jigawa government vows to complete 2 abandoned stadium projects

The Jigawa Government said it would complete the two abandoned Township Stadium projects in the state.

2016 Rio Olympics; Barnes chosen as Ireland flag bearer

Boxer Paddy Barnes has been selected as Ireland’s flag bearer for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio.

Season of Postponement; Nigeria School Sports, latest victim

The 2016 Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) may suffer another postponement after states are reluctant to host the sport’s festival.

Breaking; Nigeria’s Oghenejobo appointed into CTU referee committee

1992 Olympic Silver Medalist, Emmanuel Oghenejobo has been appointed into the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union (CTU) referee committee.

Olympics Qualifier; Why Nigeria male lifters will not be in Cameroon

Eight (8) Nigeria male lifters will not participate at the qualifiers in Cameroon after the weightlifting federation failed to secure funds.