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Martina Navratilova – A Trailblazer for Equality in Sports and Beyond

Martina Navratilova is not just a tennis legend; she is a trailblazer for equality in sports and beyond. Throughout her career, she has used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights , gender equality , and social justice , making her one of the most influential figures in the world of sports and activism. Martina’s journey to tennis stardom was marked by determination and resilience. She defected from Czechoslovakia to the United States in 1975, seeking the freedom to pursue her career and liv

Sports Minister Attends U17 Girls Tourney to Support Game of Volleyball #NaijablaseTv

The fervor and excellence of young athletes were on display as the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, proudly stood among enthusiasts, cheering on the spirited clash between Nigeria and Egypt in the final of the 2023 Girls U17 African Nations Volleyball Championship, held at the B' Package of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Thursday. Senator John Owan Enoh, a fervent believer of age-group sports for development, graced the event, emphasizing the importance

BELGIUM VS SWEDEN EURO QUALIFIER ABANDONED AFTER BRUSSERS SHOOTING.

PARIS - Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday. Spectators at the King Baudouin stadium in the Belgian capital were told to remain inside the ground following an announcement that the players would not return for the second half. "Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided after consultation with the t

Sports Minister Lauds Wrestling Team as Athletes Sweep Medals Again at African Senior Championship

Praises talent, dedication and patriotism of the contingent The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh lauded the Daniel Igali-led Nigerian Wrestling Federation following the exceptional performance of Nigerian athletes at the African Senior Wrestling Championship taking place in Alexandria, Egypt. The wrestlers have continued to showcase talents and determination, after securing a plethora of medals to continue their stellar form displayed at the African Games in Accr

Sports Minister Sen. Enoh Declares Open 2024 Davis Cup Africa Group III Qualification Rounds.

Says Nigeria will continue to stand tall in Africa's sporting industry The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has officially declared open the 2024 Davis Cup Africa Group III qualification rounds open in Abuja. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis, and Nigeria is hosting the qualification tournament for promotion into Africa Group II. In his address, Senator Enoh highlighted the significance of tennis in Nigeria, noting that it is one of the

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CRS COMMISSIONER FOR SPORTS DEV’T RECEIVES EX-ROVERS PLAYERS

Upon receiving the former Rovers FC players, Hon. Agnes Atsu, the Commissioner for Sports Development, expressed her gratitude for their visit. She assured them of the Ministry's and government's unwavering support, vowing to provide everything necessary to help the club make a meaningful contribution to the improvement of sports in the state. Earlier, Edem Oyom, the Secretary of Ex Rovers Football Club, Cross River State Chapter, explained that their visit was to extend their official congratul

Sports Minister Advocates Enhanced Bilateral Partnership with Turkey for Sports Development

By Ettah Emmanuel O. The Honorable Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday canvased for improved areas of cooperation and collaboration between Nigeria and Turkey in the areas of sports promotion and development for the mutual benefit of both countries. Receiving Hidayet Bayraktar, the Turkish ambassador to Nigeria and Imdat Karakoc the Deputy Head of Mission in audience during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja, the minister observed that Nigeria and Turkey have

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Back Neymar: “I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football anymore.” Speaking in an interview with DAZN for a new documentary called “Neymar & The Line of Kings,” the PSG and Brazilian attacker appeared to assert that next year’s World Cup in Qatar will be his last. “I think it’s my last World Cup. I see it as my last because I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football any more. So I’ll do everything to turn up well, do everything to win with my country, to realise my greatest dream since I was little. And I hope I can do it.”

Sports Minister Affirms Nigeria's Readiness for Paris 2024 Olympics

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated the Ministry is committed to seeing Team Nigeria achieve remarkable success at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Drawing inspiration from past achievements and a vision for the future, the Minister emphasized Nigeria will be aiming for gold in Paris, in like fashion as the nation's heroics at the 1996 Olympic Games. "Like every area of human endeavor, we expect to build upon what we did at the last Olympics. Afte

IRONBAR'S IMPACT TOWARDS STRENGTHENING CROSS RIVER'S SPORTS SECTOR.

In a significant development, the State Governor, Sen.Bassey Otu has appointed renowned weightlifting champion, Mr. Emmanuel Ironbar, to serve as the Technical Adviser for the Cross River State Sports Commission. The appointment, officially conveyed in a letter dated October 1, 2023, was presented to the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, by Hon. Agnes Atsu, the Commissioner for Sports. Mr. Ironbar's journey to this role is remarkable, having been discov

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

Sports Minister Congratulates Rivers United on CAF Confederations Cup Qualification

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Rivers United, Nigeria's representative in the ongoing CAF Confederations Cup, for securing a quarterfinal berth with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Dreams FC of Ghana. Senator Enoh expressed his delight at Rivers United's advancement in the tournament, describing it as a moment of pride for the entire nation. He emphasized that this achievement is not only a triumph for Rivers State but also a victory for all

Sports Minister to Meet Sports Federations’Presidents,Technical Dir.& Secretaries Ahead of Olympics

Says Ministry executing its strategies towards ensuring success in Paris The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will meet with presidents, secretaries, and technical directors of Olympic-bound sports federations as the Ministry fine-tunes preparations towards Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The programme collaboratively involves notable bodies such as the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Paralympic Federation of Nigeria, and the Ministerial Podium Performance Committee,

Sports Minister Pushes For Development Of Polo In Nigeria , Meets Federation Leadership

Ministry to provide support and boost social inclusiveness of the sport The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated his vision for the development of polo in Nigeria, following his meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Polo Federation (NPF). In his bid to rejuvenate and reinvigorate sports in the country, he has continued to meet different sports federations to drive a common vision. He identified polo as a sport which receives more attention, support an

HON. AGNES ATSU HOSTS CEO OF SRHD SPORTS MGT FOR KEY DISCUSSION FOR SPORTS DEV’T

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Mr. Daniel Damola, the CEO and founder of SRHD Sports Management Limited, accompanied by his wife and team, met with the Commissioner of Sports Development in Cross River state. Mr. Damola oversees several sports federations, each aimed at promoting a diverse range of sports in Nigeria such as curling, ice hockey, and sports climbing, among others. The purpose of the visit was to establish a partnership with the ministry in order to introduce a variety of sporting activities

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Minister Challenges NOC to Break New grounds

_Calls for adequate preparation towards success in Paris_ In a bid to elevate Nigeria's presence and performance at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a compelling call to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to push the boundaries of their preparations. The Minister made the call during a meeting with the executive board of the NOC, led by its president, Engr. Habu Gumel at the Moshood Abiola Nationa

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Senator John Owan Enoh Honourable Minister of Sports Development. The Progress So Far

The progress so far. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's qualitative leadership was demonstrated in the demerger of sports from other sectors. For the first time in the nation, a Federal Ministry of Sports Development was established to explore the potential in the sports sector, potentials which will impact significantly on the nation's growth.Along the lines of creating employment opportunities, curbing insecurity , contributing to the Nations GDP etc Senator John Owan Enoh the Honourable Minister o

National Sports Commission's Dikko: A New Era for Nigeria's Sports Economy has begun

Newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko says the Country's journey towards a sustainable Sports Economy has begun. Mallam Dikko stated this on Wednesday when the former Minister of Sports, Senator, John Enoh officially handed over the affairs of the Country's Sports to him in a brief ceremony in Abuja. "History has a way of coming full circle because in 2008 I was a consultant to the House of Representatives and was responsible for the drafting of the