Tag: Olympic Games
Nigeria’s Oguchi Set For Games
Four years ago, Chamberlain “Champ” Oguchi was like millions around the world. He watched the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer…
120 World Leaders For Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Thousands of VIPs including some 120 national leaders will jet into London for Friday’s Olympics opening ceremony, with guests ranging…
Fatayi-Williams Rues Swimming Absence At Games
President of Nigeria Swimming Federation NSF, Babatunde Fatai-Williams is sad that Nigerian swimmers will not take part at the 2012…
Erinfolami Advises D’Tigers On Weaknesses
In a bid to ensure that Nigeria’s senior basketball team, D’Tigers put up an impressive performance at the 2012 London…
Olympic Games: No Kits For Team Ghana
Leader of Ghana’s contingent to the Olympic Games, Nii Adote Din Barima has warned that disaster looms if the necessary…
Olympics: Ajunwa, Onyali Forsee Tough Test For Nigeria
Two Olympic Games veterans, Mary Onyali-Omagbemi and Chioma Ajunwa have both predicted a tough test for Team Nigeria athletes to…
Olympics: Team Nigeria, Others Arrive
Team Nigeria join thousands of other athletes and sporting officials as they arrive in London today ahead of the Olympic…
TS In UK For Games
Preparatory to London 2012 Olympics, new generation front line Juju musician, Tunde Samson also known as TS travelled last weekend…
IAAF Prepares For 100th Anniversary
The Headquarters of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is preparing for some very special birthday celebrations next week…
Ghana’s Zakari Fumes Over Exclusion From Olympics
Veteran Ghanaian Sprinter Aziz Zakari is demanding answers from the Ghana Athletics Association(GAA) after his exclusion from the country’s contingent…
America’s Hurdle For D’Tigers In B/Ball Preliminaries
There is no doubt that Nigeria’s D’Tigers will have their hands full in the basketball event of the London 2012…
5 Million Electronic Cigarettes For Smokers
The most valuable thing is that since 2 July, five million electronic cigarettes produced specifically for 2012 Olympic Games have…
British Airways’ Boost For Team Zambia
British Airways has supported the Zambia Olympic team, accompanying coaches and officials headed for the London 2012 Olympic Games by…
Student Rioter Barred From London
Student rioter Charlie Gilmour says he has been banned from London during the Olympic Games because he ‘poses too much…
D’Tigers Expect Enthralling Debut
For most countries, playing at the Olympics is the ultimate goal, but for Nigeria it is just the beginning. “Right…
The King Must Dance Naked In UK
As the world prepares for this year’s London Olympic Games, some of Nigeria’s popular actors have arrived at the United…
Team Nigeria Off To London Tonight
By Sunday Akintoye The last batch of Nigeria’s contingent to the 2012 Olympic Games will leave the country tonight. P.M.Sports…
Britain Has A Strong Team —Reid
Lizzie Reid believes Team GB have a very strong women’s volleyball squad for London 2012 and was overjoyed to have…
Volleyball Coach Laments Absence Of Nigeria
By Sunday Akintoye Head Coach of Lagos Volleyball team, Taiwo Oladipupo has lamented that Nigeria’s absence in the volleyball event…
Meningitis Hits Chelsea Star, Sturridge
Daniel Sturridge is undergoing emergency treatment for suspected viral meningitis. The Chelsea star, 22, was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital…
Olympics: Places In Team Nigeria Not Final —AFN
By Adebobola Alawode Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has told the 31 athletes selected to represent Nigeria in the track…
I’m Ready To Make A Mark For Nigeria-Morton
Nigerian youngster Amechi Morton has said that racing for the country at the London 2012 Olympic Games is a big…
Grabarz, Okoye Eye Games’ Tickets At London Grand Prix
Two of the Britain’s brightest young athletics stars, Robbie Grabarz and Lawrence Okoye, will step up their preparations for their…
Union Bank Coach Tips Nigeria To Shine
By Bimbo Ajayi Head Coach of Union Bank Table Tennis Club, Samson Ajayi, has tipped Team Nigeria for glory at…
Oke Eyes Triple Jump Gold Medal
By Adebobola Alawode Commonwealth Games champion, Tosin Oke’s target at the coming Olympic Games in London is to win a…
London 2012: Calabar Agog For Olympic Trials
Calabar, popularly known as the Canaanland is ready to host the 66th Cross River State All Nigeria Open Athletics Championships.…
Burch Getting Set For Olympics
Bermuda swimmer Roy-Allan Burch insists he’s in the best shape of his life ahead of the Olympic Games. Burch stepped…
Bonus For Rail Workers
More transport workers in London have won a bonus worth hundreds of pounds for working during the Olympic Games. The…
Cuban Boxers Will Surprise All –Savon
Away from his painting, watercolors and oil pipes, boxing legend Felix Savon, three-time Olympic champion, said the Cuban boxers will…
Ejim Dreams Olympic Action
While local basketball stars Royce White and Harrison Barnes wait for their shot at the NBA, Iowa State University Basketball…