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Korean Air, Woori Card headed to championship game

The top of the professional volleyball regular season has been outlined. Korean Air and Woori Card are the favorites for the men's title, while Hyundai E&C and Heungkuk Life will likely finish at least second. Korean Air won the men's Dodram 2023-2024 V-League match against OK Financial Group 3-1 (25-18 25-13 21-25 25-23) in straight sets at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on Thursday. With the three points, Korean Air moved to the top of the league (18-11, 56 points) after dropping Woori Card (19-

NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES 2024: OVER 500 TEAM DELTA ATHLETES GO INTO CLOSED CAMPING.

Jude Agbeyeke. Over 500 Team Delta athletes have gone into closed camping ahead of the 8th edition of the National Youth Games holding at the iconic Steven Keshi International Stadium Asaba from September 9 to 19. The Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr Festus Ohwojero, revealed this on Friday following the conclusion of the over one month open camping and final trials organized by the Sports Commission. According to Mr Ohwojero, over 200 officials also entered into the clo

Canaan Queens Continue Dominance at African Clubs Championship with Victory Over Madagascar

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Canaan Queens of the Canaan Table Tennis Club Calabar, representing Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 African Clubs Championship in Tunisia, have claimed another impressive victory, this time defeating the Challengers from Madagascar. This latest win follows their successful opening match against Grappes d’Or de Grombelia of Tunisia, solidifying their strong presence in the competition. Canaan Queens were officially selected by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) to repres

Louis Edem Invitational Basketball Championship 2023 kickoff soon

Elite teams from Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic are set to participate at the Louis Edem Invitational Basketball Championship holding in Lagos. Nigeria men’s premier league champions, Kwara Falcons Basketball Club will hope to retain the title they won early this year when the second edition dunks off in August. Invitational Championship 16 Basketball Teams Confirm Participation Coming on the heels of the highly successful maiden championship held in Lagos in February, the second edition of t

Bae So-hyun, 4 wins in the season + 2 consecutive wins KB Financial Star Championship

Bae So-hyun's storm is strong in the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour. Bae So-hyun shot a 5-under 67 in the first round of the KLPGA Tour KB Financial Star Championship (total prize money of 1.2 billion won) held at the Blackstone Icheon Golf Club (par 72) in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do on the 5th. So-Hyun Bae, who beat Hyo-Joo Kim and rookie Hyun-Jo Yoo, who play on the LPGA Tour, by one stroke, has laid the foundation for winning her first major tournament. Bae So-hyun, who e

2024 World Relays Championship: Sports Min.Congratulates Team Nigeria on 2024 Olympics Qualification

The Honourable 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, as they secured qualification for the 4x400 mixed relays and 4x400 men's relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris. Speaking on the remarkable achievement, Senator John Owan Enoh stated, "I am immensely proud of our Team Nigeria athletes for their exceptional performance at

TOP ATHLETES JOIN NIGER DELTA FESTIVAL TO INSPIRE NEXT GENERATION

Kanu, Ikpeba, Amuneke and Others joined NDSF 2025 Nigerian football legends Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Ikpeba, and Blessing Oborodudu, alongside other renowned athletes, have been appointed as Festival Ambassadors for the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), scheduled to take place from April 1-8 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the realization of the NDSF's vision, spearheaded by Dunamis Icon, the consultancy firm partnered with the Niger Delta Deve

NIGER DELTA SPORTS FESTIVAL: EMPOWERING YOUNG ATHLETES AND SHAPING NIGERIA’S SPORTS FUTURE

BY: ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The Niger Delta Sports Festival has emerged as a significant force in reshaping the future of Nigerian sports. With a focus on the development of young talent, this event is a beacon of hope for both athletes and the broader Nigerian sporting community. the festival will brings together a wide array of athletes from across the Niger Delta region and beyond, offering them a platform to showcase their talents, hone their skills, and ultimately earn recognition on the national

Early Preparations, Athletes Welfare Are Top Priorities for Summer Olympics -John Enoh

_Ministry will secure training camps within and outside Nigeria for athletes_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the Ministry will prioritize welfare, early camping and preparations for athletes, as Team Nigeria counts down to the All-Africa Games and Summer Olympic Games, to be held next year in Accra and Paris respectively. The Minister made this known during a chat with his media team, in Abuja, as he reiterated the importance of starting pre

2023 Travelers Championship leaderboard, scores: Keegan Bradley's late rally gives him lead after Ro

Bradley, who made a run at the PGA Tour's 54-hole record, is in position to pick up his second win of the season Sunday

13th All Africa Games:Minister of Sports Development Charges Athletes to Conquer Africa

Says Nigeria is solidly behind them… The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday the 5th of March charged Nigeria’s contingent to the All Africa Games taking place in Ghana to conquer Africa. Addressing the athletes onboard the aircraft scheduled to take them to Ghana for the tournament shortly before takeoff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, the Minister assured them that the entire nation was solidly behind them. He further stated that alth

States Came In For NYG With More Athletes Than Registered For - Okowa

*Receives SWAN NEC on visit While the hosts Delta State and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development were expecting about 4,500 athletes to come in for the 7th National Youth Games, number of those who actually showed up, exceeded expectation, giving rise to accommodation challenges before the opening ceremony on Saturday September 23, 2023. Chairman Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa disclosed this when he recieved the national executive of the Sports Writers Association of Ni

African Games 2024: Sports Minister Visits Team Nigeria’s Training Camps to Motivate Athletes

Charges athletes to deliver best ever appearance The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to Team Nigeria athletes, urging them to strive for excellence and make the 2024 African Games the nation's best appearance at the Games. Senator Enoh's call comes as Nigeria gears up to compete in the prestigious sporting event to be hosted in Accra, Ghana. In an impassioned address to the athletes during an interactive session on Wednesday, Senator E

Paris 2024 Olympics : Athletes preparations on course.

Sequel to the rumors making the rounds, it is pertinent to bring updates from the AFN regarding preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Home based athletes are currently camped and preparing for the World Relays in the Bahamas which is scheduled for the 4th -5th of May . The American embassy in Abuja has scheduled a date to interview the athletes and officials. The sports ministry understands the importance of attending the world relays, going by the position occupied by Nigeria amongst the 32

Federal House of Representatives Supports Nigerian Athletes with ₦100M

The Federal House of Representatives has approved a ₦100 million support package for Nigerian athletes, demonstrating the legislature's commitment to boosting the country's sports development drive, led by Senator John Owan Enoh. This significant gesture aims to motivate and empower Nigerian athletes to excel in international competitions, promoting national pride and unity. "We recognize the importance of sports in nation-building and the potential of our athletes to bring glory to our great na

Rising Star Hope Udoaka 🇳🇬 claims her first ever west Africa regional championship title in Lome

By Ettah Emmanuel O ( NaijaBlaseTv) In a thrilling showdown at the West Africa Regional Championship held in Lome, Togo, Hope Udoaka, representing Nigeria, secured her first-ever regional championship title by defeating her compatriot, Onome Ajoke, with a commanding 4-0 victory in the finals. This remarkable achievement not only marks a significant milestone in her career but also solidifies her position as one of Africa's brightest talents in table tennis. Hailing from Team Cross River State, H

UYO'S 2023 MTN CHAMPIONSHIP WITNESSES CROSS RIVER'S TRIUMPH.

In the midst of the thrilling 2023 MTN Athletics Championship in Uyo, Cross River State has once again shown its prowess in the long jump event, with Angel Nelson Eteng clinching a gold medal, showcasing remarkable skill and determination. Alongside this remarkable victory, Sofia Etim secured a silver medal in the long jump, further cementing Cross River's dominance in the field. Not stopping there, Sofia Etim also displayed exceptional speed and agility, earning herself another silver medal in

HON. AGNES ATSU CONGRATULATES CANAAN TABLE TENNIS CLUB FOR WINNING BRONZE AT AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

HON. AGNES ATSU CONGRATULATES CANAAN TABLE TENNIS CLUB FOR WINNING BRONZE AT AFRICAN TABLE TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP IN TUNISIA

WESIE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023: Calabar Set To Host South -South, south -east Regional Basketball

As CALABAR Prepares for the *SOUTHERN ENCOUNTER* featuring 5 South South & South East States fighting to Qualify for the *2023 WESIE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP* 🥇🥈🥉🏆 scheduled to be held this later year.... The 2nd WESIE Regional Qualifiers Tournament is slated to be held in *The Ancient City of Ibadan* come 26th - 29th of October.... If you are in Ibadan this coming Weekend, here's an opportunity to watch Nigeria's Best Female Talents compete for 2-spots to Qualify for the National Championship 🏆...

Nigeria 400m Duo fail to Advance to next round @ World Athletics Championship 2023

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. In the World Athletics Championship (WCH) qualifiers, Nigerian athletes Dubem Nwachukwu and Imaobong Nse Uko both secured 6th place finishes in their respective events, the Men's and Women's 400m. Unfortunately, their times were not sufficient to progress to the next round. Imaobong Nse Uko finished with a time of 52.24s in the women's 400m, and Dubem Nwachukwu recorded a time of 45.60s in the men's 400m. Despite their efforts, the focus remains on other Nigerian athletes ai