Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Olympic Games

July 22, 2024

Pope hopeful truce on wars can come from Paris Olympics

Pope Francis said on Sunday that he was hopeful the Paris Olympics, which will be underway on Friday, would be an occasion for truces in the world’s conflicts.

Pope Francis ,Paris Olympics
July 20, 2024

Restaurateurs in Paris lament losses ahead of Olympic Games

It was reported that visitor numbers have fallen by 70 percent.

Paris Flag
July 19, 2024

Pope Francis appeals for Olympic peace

Mr Francis said the Olympic Games in the French capital could be an exceptional place of encounter, even between hostile nations in times of war and conflicts worldwide.

Paris 2024 Olympics logo
July 16, 2024

Soldier patrolling Paris injured in knife attack

With the Olympic Games set to begin on July 26, the police and military have significantly increased their presence in Paris.

Soldiers patrolling Paris
July 5, 2024

Basketball: D’Tigress set to take on Germany, Puerto Rico

D’Tigress, one of the African representatives at the coming Olympics in Paris, France, would play Germany on July 19 in Berlin, Germany.

D’Tigress
May 31, 2024

Nigerian weightlifters ready to shine at Paris 2024 Olympics, says NWF president

The NWF president said two athletes will represent the federation at the upcoming Olympic Games.

Nigerian weightlifters
April 19, 2024

Ministry signs N35 billion MoU with firm for sports development

Mr Enoh said that the partnership would help to inject funding into sports development from the private sector.

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh
February 17, 2024

NOC congratulates NBBF on 2024 Paris Games qualification

“You have showcased unparalleled skills, teamwork, and resilience throughout the tournament.’’

D’Tigress
September 3, 2023

Nigeria’s rugby team to tackle Namibia, Kenya in Olympics qualifiers

The Africa qualifiers will be held from Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 in Zimbabwe and it would be Nigeria’s first Olympics in rugby if the team qualified.

Nigeria’s Rugby national team
August 25, 2022

Amaju Pinnick’s NFF scorecard we never prayed to have

Pinnick is the first and only NFF president that failed to qualify the Super Eagles for AFCON, back-to-back.

Amaju Pinnick