*Repechage keeps hope alive for other teams Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay team has secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in China following an impressive display at the ongoing World Relays in Gaborone. The quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Thompson, clocked 40.24 seconds to finish fourth in Heat 1 […]
NSC DG Olopade lands in Gaborone to boost team’s morale ahead of 2026 World Athletics Relays
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, to serve as a major morale booster for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2026 World Athletics Relays, which starts on May 1. The Nigerian contingent is in high spirits and fully prepared to compete in all six relay events […]
NSC restates commitment to Favour Ofili, urges her return to National Team
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has restated its commitment to Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, following the decision by World Athletics to deny her request for a transfer of allegiance. Responding to press questions, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that Nigeria remains fully supportive of Ofili and is eager to […]
Athletics’ future is bright in Nigeria – AFN Vice President Aku Aghazu
*Commends the National Sports Commission for its collaborative support The 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Aku Aghazu, has commended Nigeria track and field athletes for their performance at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. Nigeria has won a total of 7 medals in track and field, including an impressive […]
Late Coach Momah’s legacies encourage me to go into Coaching -Ekundayo
The Assistant Coach for Athletics at the Lagos State University (LASU), Cach Ore Ekundayo, who is one of the products of late Kwara and national athletics Coach, Harrison Momah has said that the legacies of the late handler encouraged him to go into coaching. Speaking to newsmen in Ilorin, Ekundayo said he learnt a lot […]
Late athletics Coach, Momah laid to rest, as govt donates N1m to the family
The remains of late Kwara and National athletics Coach, Harrison Obiajulu Momah was today, laid to rest at his residence in Ilorin, after a colourful lying in state at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Kwara State. Late Momah died on March 1, 2025, after a brief illness, at age […]
2024 World Relays Championship: Minister congratulates Team Nigeria on 2024 Olympics qualification
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt congratulations to Team Nigeria athletes for their impressive performances so far at the World Relays Championship in the Bahamas. The team secured qualification for the 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris. Speaking on the […]
Keeping fit through exercise, best health remedy for all -Akorede
Ambassador Akorede Kehinde Monsur is the Chief Instructor of Exercise is medicine, and the Chief Instructor, Al-Hikmah University Gym. He spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on the importance of exercise, the forthcoming ‘150 minutes move’, its concept and objectives. Excerpts: How did you come across ‘Exercise is medicine’? The idea of exercise is medicine came about when […]
Schools Sports 2023 begins November 10, as Sports Commission inaugurates Organizing Committees
The long neglected schools sports, which had served as springboard for legendary athletes from Kwara is now set to start again, with this year’s edition scheduled to begin in November 10th, 2023, according to Kwara State Sports Commission. The Commission today, Thursday October 26th, 2023 sets the ball rolling with the inauguration of the Main […]
Sports Minister congratulates Ese Brume for podium finish at the Diamond League
*Urges star to be proud of her achievements and remain focus on the goal The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigerian long jumper, Ese Brume for her silver medal achievement in the long jump event at the Diamond league, in Eugene, Oregon. Brume came close to winning her first Diamond […]