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NSF: Oyo's 13-year-old swimmer Michelle Ibidapo grabs gold, targets Olympic glory

Nigeria, May 24 -- The Oyo State swimmer, who hopes to represent Nigeria at the Olympics one day, took a major leap forward in her journey by clinching gold in the women's 1,500m freestyle at the ongo... Read More


NSF: Team Ogun shines at Gateway Games with gold in 4x400m Mixed Relay

Nigeria, May 24 -- Team Ogun delivered a standout performance at the 2024 National Sports Festival, claiming gold in the 4x400m mixed relay on Friday evening at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta... Read More


NSF: Team Ogun targets bronze after cricket semifinal losses at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 24 -- Team Ogun's pursuit of cricket gold at the 2024 National Sports Festival came to an end on Friday as both the men's and women's squads fell short in their T20 semifinal matches at t... Read More


NSF: Taiwo Ogunbanwo ends 15-year reign of Nigeria's top shooter, clinches gold for Team Ogun in 10m air rifle

Nigeria, May 23 -- It was a scene of raw energy and jubilation inside the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, as Taiwo Ogunbanwo delivered a stunning upset to claim gold in the... Read More


Gateway Games 2024: Tennis quarterfinals serve up high-stakes drama

Nigeria, May 23 -- The clay is heating up, the rackets are ringing, and the tension is palpable as the tennis competition at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta reaches a boiling point. Wit... Read More


NSF: Badminton battles scheduling crisis at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 23 -- The 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State has seen intense competition and groundbreaking moments, but amid the fanfare, the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is caught in... Read More


Gateway Games 2024: Oyinlomo Quadre eyes glory, growth at National Sports Festival

Nigeria, May 23 -- At just 21, Oyinlomo Quadre is already a household name in Nigeria's tennis circle. Now US-based and transitioning toward a full professional career, she returns home for the Natio... Read More


Enugu 2026: Ademola Are pledges Rugby will be back at National Sports Festival

Nigeria, May 23 -- After being controversially dropped from the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, rugby is poised to make a triumphant return at the next edition of the multi-sport ... Read More


NSF Day 5 Review: Bayelsa, Delta in two-horse race for medals supremacy at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 23 -- Day 5 of the National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2024, marked a critical point in the medal chase, with Team Bayelsa and Team Delta pulling away from the rest of the... Read More


NSF: Osaretin shocks Olympian Ukpeseraye to win 200m Cycling Gold at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 23 -- In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Nigeria's rising cycling star, Osaretin Godwin, delivered a stunning performance to dethrone ... Read More