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NSF: Table Tennis action begins at Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta

Nigeria, May 24 -- The paddles are out, the tables ready, and anticipation is in the air as the table tennis event at the 22nd National Sports Festival-Gateway Games 2024-gets underway today (Saturday... Read More


NSF Day 6 Review: Delta overtakes Bayelsa as medal race heats up at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 24 -- As the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), also known as the Gateway Games, moves into its final stretch, the battle at the top of the medals table is intensifying. Delta State ha... Read More


Shooting Stars: Esugo couple hits double medals at National Festival

Nigeria, May 24 -- Delta State's Kate Esugo and her husband, Okposo Esugo, achieved a rare double-podium finish at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State. In a remarkable demonstration of sk... Read More


ITTF World Championship: Aruna Quadri falls to Calderano, but cements African greatness in Doha

Nigeria, May 24 -- In a contest that carried the weight of history and hope for African table tennis, Nigeria's Quadri Aruna saw his run at the 2025 ITTF World Championships come to an abrupt end on T... Read More


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