Paris Olympics Failure: No apologies – Athlete whose mistake caused Relay team disqualification
Former Nigerian athletes, journalists and sports administrators have been speaking their minds and all agreed that poor preparation of Nigerian athletes and lack of sustained funding of training and developmental programmes are the bane of Nigerian sports.
Lady Gaga, Celine Dion add sparkle to star-studded Olympic show
The first-ever opening ceremony held outside a stadium — on the River Seine — had to battle driving rain that cast a pallid gloom over the City of Light.
Paris Olympics: Long queues, ticketing problems ahead of opening ceremony
Thousands of spectators faced long queues and ticketing problems as they arrived for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the River Seine on Friday.
Biles ready to unveil unique uneven bars skill at Paris Olympics
US gymnastics great Simone Biles is aiming to have a sixth unique skill named for her, a new move on the uneven bars that she will unveil at the Paris Olympics.
World Cup holders Spain win women’s Olympic football opener
Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the women’s Olympic football tournament on Thursday.
Olympic organisers want answers after Argentina-Morocco football chaos
Paris Olympics organisers were Thursday investigating the crowd trouble during a chaotic football match between Argentina and Morocco that marred the opening day of sport at the Games. Argentina’s football association meanwhile called for action following the defeat for its men’s side on Wednesday. The Moroccans beat two-time gold medallists Argentina 2-1 in Saint-Etienne at […]
