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Chukwuebuka Enekwechi

September 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Ajayi, Okon reach 100m semifinals at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships

Ajayi’s time is a new personal best. He now ranks as Nigeria’s third-fastest sprinter ever, behind Olusoji Fasuba (9.85 seconds) and Divine Oduduru (9.86 seconds).

Kayinsola Ajayi and Israel Okon
August 5, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Chukwuebuka Enekwechi misses medal in men’s shot put final

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi on Thursday failed to impress in the final of the men’s shot put event at the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi
August 3, 2021

Nigerian Olympics finalist in ‘wash and wear’ of only jersey as Sunday Dare abandons athletes

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi said he only has one jersey and has to wash it at night in preparation for the next day’s games.

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi
August 3, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Minister Sunday Dare promises Nigerian athletes dollars for medals

The announcement comes amidst accusations from the athletes of shabby treatment by sports officials.

August 3, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Chukwuebuka Enekwechi takes Nigeria into men’s shot put final

Enekwechi picked one of the qualifying spots for the finals after hitting a distance of 21.16m with his throw.

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi
July 25, 2021

FULL LIST: Sixty athletes representing Nigeria at Tokyo Olympics

No fewer than 60 Nigerian athletes flying the nation’s flag at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics which officially kicked off on Friday.