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Sports Minister Receives 13 Year Old Gymnast, Stephanie Onusiriuka After Winning 4 Gold Medals @ NYG

_Says Ministry ranks development of young talents as one of its top priorities_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday, received rising gymnastic sensation, Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka, in his office in Abuja, after the outstanding performance of the 13 year old at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Little Stephanie won four gold medals in gymnastics, blazing the trail in the sport and displaying huge potentials of prom

UNITY IN SPORTS: JOINT PRAYER SESSION FOR CALABAR ROVERS FC AND PELICAN STARS.

In preparation for the upcoming season, Calabar Rovers FC and Pelican Stars FC came together for a joint prayer session. The event marked as a significant moment of unity and purpose, as both teams sought spiritual guidance and strength for the challenges that lie ahead on the field. The Commissioner of Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, staff of the Ministry of Sports Development, players, coaching staff, and management of these two football clubs gathered to pray for success, good health, an

ABOUT YESTERDAY AT THE SPORTS MINISTRY

The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Sen @OwanEnoh received in audience the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Juan Ignacio Sell Sanz in his office. They held discussions on diplomatic relations to open avenues for bilateral cooperation, promote cultural exchange, explore economic opportunities, leverage sports diplomacy, and foster collaboration in sporting events between Nigeria and Spain. Spain is a great sporting nation, therefore we as a country must explore opportuniti

CROSS RIVER STATE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC MEETING.

The State Commissioner for Sports Development and her team from the Ministry of Sports have organized a pivotal Strategic Partnership Meeting for sports development, in Cross River State, held at the Ministry for Finance in Calabar. In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Odere underscored the historical significance of sports in Cross River State and emphasized the need for a transformation in service delivery across all MDAs to rejuvenate the state's sports sector. He u

Neymar

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.”

C’RIVER MINISTRY OF SPORTS DEV’T & SPORTS COMMISSION CELEBRATES HER EXCELLENCY, REV.EYOANWAN OTU @60

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. On this special day, On behalf of the Management, staff and athletes of the Cross River state Ministry of sports development and the Cross River state sports commission, we express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment and support. Your leadership has been a catalyst for progress and excellence, shaping a brighter future for our youth. We are privileged to have you as a guiding light in our journey towards sporting greatness. You have been a beacon of inspirat

Mastering the Game: 5 Essential Skills Every Sports Enthusiast Should Develop

Sports enthusiasts are a unique breed of people. They are passionate, dedicated, and always looking to improve their skills.

France National Football Team Shirts: A Collector’s Guide

Some France Soccer Shirts are more valuable due to factors such as rarity, historical importance, and condition. Shirts from key tournaments or limited releases often command higher prices due to their unique status and collectible appeal.

NIGER DELTA GAMES: A’IBOM SPORTS COMMISSIONER, PAUL BASSEY INSPECTS FACILITIES

…reiterates state's readiness to host competition Ahead of the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in April, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Sports, Elder Paul Bassey has embarked on an inspection tour of some sporting facilities in the state, with an assurance that the government will put everything in place to ensure a successful hosting of the competition. With over 3000 athletes expected from the nine Niger Delta States, the Sports Commissioner inspected facilities at the Dakkada Skills Acqui

Sports Minister Tasks Nigerian Referees to Deepen Capacity for Greater Participation in FIFA/CAF

Sports Minister Tasks Nigerian Referees to Deepen Capacity for Greater Participation in FIFA/CAF Flagged Competitions

Jordan Chiles’ attorneys say documentary footage proves decision to strip her bronze medal rests

Jordan Chiles’ attorneys say documentary footage proves decision to strip her bronze medal rests on a ‘factual error’ American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ legal team has submitted a new application in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland over the decision that led to her losing an Olympic bronze medal, pointing toward new video evidence that Chiles’ lawyers say proves her case. This latest brief asks the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to reopen the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) pro

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

SPORTS MINISTER TO CONVENE SPORTS FEDERATION PRESIDENTS AHEAD OF AFRICA GAMES

In a proactive move to bolster and unify efforts for sporting success, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh is set to host a crucial meeting with Sports Federation presidents in Abuja this Thursday, paving the way to further strategic discussions ahead of the Africa Games. The meeting, scheduled to take place in Abuja this Thursday, the 11th of January, and the time for the event is 10am prompt aims to foster collaboration, synchronize plans, and strategize collective actio

Sports Minister Tasks Senior Ministry Officials on Development Plan for Discovered Talents

_Says it cannot be business as usual_ Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Tuesday charged Heads of Department of the Ministry to come up with strategic plans that will define the growth path of talents discovered at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, the capital of Delta State. Senator Enoh who chaired an interactive meeting with senior officials of the ministry alongside Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry stated that such s

Usain Bolt: The secrets of the man who changed sport forever

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre races in an unprecedented three straight Olympic Games and is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time

Former Minister of Sports, Chief Sunday Dare Mourns Demise of former Chairman of First Bank, Afonja

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development,Chief Sunday Dare, has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo state, particularly the immediate family, friends and associates of a former Minister of Labour and Productivity under the Interim National Government, Prince Ajibola Afonja over his sudden demise. Prince Ajibola who served as a minister under the short-lived interim administration of late Chief Ernest Shonekan, died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital (UCH),Ib

HON. AGNES ATSU AND MINISTER AYODELE OLAWANDE JOIN FORCES for SPORTS AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

By Blessing Bassey. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, recently met with the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, to discuss and explore collaboration opportunities between the State's Ministry of Sports and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. The meet aimed to establish a synergy that would enable both ministries to work together towards enhancing sports and youth development initiatives across the state and country at large. Hon. Agnes Atsu a

Pakistan schedule for wc 2023

Cricket team players The Pakistan cricket team has always been known for its talent and unpredictability on the field. With the ICC World Cup 2023 approaching, there is much anticipation to see which players will make it to the squad. Let's take a closer look at some potential players who could be a part of the Pakistan cricket team in the upcoming tournament. Pakistan cricket team 2023 The Pakistan schedule for wc 2023 has a rich history in the World Cup, having won the tournament once in 1992

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

Sports Minister Salutes Super Falcons’ Doggedness, as 16 Years Jinx is Broken

Says team’s bold performance deserved Paris ticket