Former WBO champion, Wladimir Klitschko has cautioned British boxer of Nigerian origin, Anthony Femi Joshua that battling him will be like confronting Mount Everest when they meet on 29 April.
Nigeria's senior national women's basketball team, D’Tigress, has etched its name in the annals of history with a landmark achievement in the latest FIBA World Rankings. For the first time, an African national team, regardless of gender, has broken into the top 10 of the global rankings.
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Dricus du Plessis solidified his position as UFC Middleweight Champion with a thrilling fourth-round submission victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, held at the Perth Arena.
Folashade Oluwafemiayo has once again made history, breaking her own world record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The 39-year-old Nigerian powerhouse, who captained Team Nigeria at the Games, achieved a remarkable lift of 167kg, setting a new world record and clinching the gold medal. This extraordinary performance not only showcased Oluwafemiayo's exceptional strength but also solidified her position as a trailblazer in Para-Powerlifting.
Onyinyechi Mark made history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by securing Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category. The 23-year-old athlete delivered a record-breaking performance, lifting 150kg to not only win gold but also set a new world record.
Eniola Bolaji has become the first para-athlete to win a medal at the ongoing 2024 Paralympic games in Paris.
