Athletics

Organisers call off 2nd Onitsha City Marathon

Organisers of the Onitsha City Marathon have cancelled what would have been the second edition of the event, scheduled for…

2 years ago

PCN seeks Minister’s support, dissociates self from Para Africa Games

The board of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN) has appealed to the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan…

2 years ago

Kenyan marathon runner, Ekiru, receives 10-year doping ban

Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has been banned for 10 years, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Monday, for both…

3 years ago

Athletics: Asher-Smith splits with coach, Blackie, after 19 years

British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has split with her long-time coach John Blackie nine months before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.…

3 years ago

Nigeria’s Oduduru gets six-year ban for doping violation

Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been given a six-year ban for breaching two doping violations. The Athletics Integrity Union (AIU)…

3 years ago

MTN CHAMPS school athletics kicks off in Edo

Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City has become the centre of attention as the inaugural edition of MTN CHAMPS, kicks…

3 years ago

NYG: My dream to surpass Usain Bolt’s record — FCT silver medalist, Ihesenkhian

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) silver medalist in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games (NYG), master Ihensenkhien Jayden, has revealed…

3 years ago

Sports Minister congratulates Ese Brume on podium finish at Diamond League

•urges star to be proud of her achievements   The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated…

3 years ago

Amusan wins third consecutive Diamond League title

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has emerged winner of the Diamond League trophy for an astonishing third consecutive time. On Sunday night…

3 years ago

7th Youth Games: Edo steps up preparation, moves athletes to camp

Edo State Sports Commission has stepped up preparations for the National Youth Games scheduled to begins September 20, in Asaba,…

3 years ago

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