Olympics fallout: Ebewele wants Olympians in Sports Ministry
Following Nigeria’s dismal performance at the just concluded London Olympics, former Edo State Sports Commissioner, Brown Ebewele has advised the Ministry of Sports to integrate ex-Olympians to the country’s sports hierarchy.
All eyes on Okagbare
Blessing Okagbare, who is Team Nigeria’s brightest hope for a medal at the ongoing Olympics in London will today start her chase for honours when the preliminary round of the women’s 100m sprints into action at the Olympic Stadium in Strafford.
Nigeria’s ban on media fails
Nigerian officials have been banned from talking to the media. The decision was taken before now but it was only revealed yesterday.
Ogba promises handsome rewards for athletes
Track and Field, the premier sport in the Olympic games begins today interestingly, it is the sport that Nigeria banks on most to lift them here although not much was done for them by the sports ministry during preparation for the Olympics.
Nigerian official bitter over N2b Olympic money
An official from a sport neglected in Nigeria yesterday pleaded with President Goodluck Jonathan to restructure sports in Nigeria and make it more result-oriented.
F – L – I – C – K- S: Snow white teeth
I really love adventure. My only fear is that most times adventure turns to misadventure. There are lots of side attractions in the Olympics. Many people come for the Olympics for many reasons.
