…“During the ceremony, the Russian President praised the IBA’s resilience in supporting athletes despite political pressures,” the IBA statement said. The IBA website also featured photos of Donald Trump Jr. on stage with Kremlev at an event in Istanbul in September 2025. Bettina Trump’s Instagram post was accompanied b…

…The annual veteran event was staged in his hometown of Hiroshima and drew around 200 athletes aged 41 to 90, competing across 13 age brackets. Kanazawa faced six rivals in the 85-and-over division. After a synchronised preliminary round, he brought the crowd to a roar with his individual one-minute free-posing routine,…

…post-Chelsea, the situation raises questions about the pressures facing professional athletes and the impact of public scrutiny on their mental health.

…generation is going. As part of MTN Nigeria’s 25th anniversary celebrations, MTN Champs athletes and winners visited the Y’ello Street Museum, an immersive experience that takes visitors through the evolution of technology, culture and connectivity in Nigeria. From the early days of mobile communication to the 5G era,…

…800m, mile, and long jump. The series boasts a total prize purse of $2.1 million, with athletes able to earn up to $65,000 for winning an individual event and an additional $25,000 for taking the overall title. Athletes will also receive equity in the league. In addition to a prize pot of $2.1m (£1.5m), athletes will b…

…sprinters he coached knew why he was out of contact. In May, Baptiste sent the group of athletes he coached a short message saying he would be absent from training "for a while". They have been given no further explanation. Over the weekend, he was reported in the media as being "missing" and was said to have disappear…

…Commission to strengthen the transition from grassroots to elite sports for emerging athletes. Lagos State, hosts of the inaugural edition, has also continued preparations, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently leading a facility inspection alongside the Main Organising Committee. Rehabilitation work is also ongoin…

…Marie-France Dufour, commended Nigeria’s preparations and the enthusiasm of its athletes. Dufour expressed confidence that the event would boost the popularity of fencing across Africa and inspire greater participation. President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, described the tournament as historic a…

John Obi Mikel, the celebrated Nigerian football legend, is known for his illustrious career on the pitch, but his personal life is equally intriguing. At its centre is his stunning and business-savvy partner, Olga Diyachenko. She is a Russian entrepreneur and former model and has been with Mikel for over a decade.Form…

…that he operated a fraudulent e-commerce investment scheme in which professional athletes were persuaded to invest in what appeared to be profitable online stores. According to reports, investors were allegedly shown fabricated sales records and promised returns from successful e-commerce businesses that investigators…

Several athletes have reportedly failed to return home with their national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Police Scotland confirmed that it had received reports concerning a number of athletes who remained “unaccounted for” after the 11-day sporting event ended on Sunday. Amon…

…reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, saying it would produce world-class athletes while developing professionals capable of driving growth across the sports industry. “The future of sports lies not only in winning competitions, but in developing people. Through this initiative, we are producing athletes who will also…

…of the team did not rejoin the delegation before their scheduled return on Tuesday. The athletes, Angel Katushabe, Nuhu Batte, Ibrahim Khemis and Emily Nakalema, were part of a six-member boxing team at the games. Speaking anonymously to NBS Sport, one of the athletes admitted that they intended to seek asylum in the U…

…anything down anyone’s throat,” she said, but it is highlighting challenges facing women athletes, including motherhood and equal treatment. “I think we do it in a kind of subtle and graceful way.” Apple TV will release weekly episodes of Ted Lasso until the season finale premieres on October 7. AFP

…year’s Games. The 23rd Commonwealth Games, which began on July 23, has brought together athletes from 74 Commonwealth Games Associations competing across 10 sports. The Games will conclude on August 2, with several medal events still to be decided and many nations hoping to improve their positions before the closing ce…

…milestone in African football history and highlights the increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ athletes in women's football.

…identified by anti-racism organisations as coded forms of racial abuse directed at Black athletes across football and other sports. The Super Falcons are in Morocco seeking a record-extending continental title after completing a dramatic comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the previous Women's Africa Cup of Nations…

…has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. NSC chairman Shehu Dikko said the new package was approved to further motivate Team Nigeria. According to Dikko , gold medal winners will now receive $10…

…others, highlighting his work coaching his children's sports teams and volunteering with athletes at their local high school.It said he was "deeply loved by the players who saw him as a mentor, role model, and friend" and praised his "dedication to serving others". Devey spent seven seasons in the NFL, appearing in 44…

…failing his final lift, allowing England's Mark Swan to win on a tiebreak despite both athletes posting the same points. Malaysia's Bonnie Bunyau Gustin settled for bronze. Roland Ezuruike wins Nigeria's first medal of the Games...Photo Credit: X / Making of Champs Ezuruike also received $5,000 in performance rewards f…

…Junior African Championships. More importantly, fencing against some of the world’s top athletes is a great opportunity. I’ve trained every day since returning from school, working with my coach on new techniques, and I’m eager to put them into practice,” she said. Her teammate, 19-year-old Aninyei, shares the same exc…

…second in the standings behind American Masai Russell, who leads with 32 points. Both athletes have remaining races in London, Lausanne, Silesia, and Zurich before the final. Both athletes are expected to compete in the remaining Diamond League meetings in London, Lausanne, Silesia and Zurich before the final in Brusse…

…said the national team’s training camp has played a key role in sharpening the athletes’ readiness ahead of the Games. “Coming into the Commonwealth Games, I would say my mental is in the right spot. I’m ready mentally and physically. This training camp has been a huge boost for the athletes and has put us in a better…

My dad taught us to ski. We had a little incline in the driveway and he'd just drag us up and we'd ski down.This childhood memory reveals the important role Breezy Johnson's dad, Greg Johnson, played in her journey to Olympic gold. From teaching her to ski in their driveway to supporting her throughout her career, Greg…

…by the circumstances into which they are born and the limits they first inherit. Some athletes leave behind trophies, while others leave behind records that future generations eventually surpass. Ronaldo leaves behind something far more enduring. He leaves behind an idea. It is the idea that a human life need not remai…