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Category: Sports

Kenya Tops Africa in Paris 2024 Olympics
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Kenya Tops Africa in Paris 2024 Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

The 33rd Olympic Games in Paris concluded yesterday, marking the end of 16 days of intense competition. Gold medals were…

Sri Lanka Claims First ODI Series Win Over India in 27 Years
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Sri Lanka Claims First ODI Series Win Over India in 27 Years

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Sri Lanka secured their first bilateral one-day international series win over India in 27 years with a 110-run victory in…

Francis Ngannou to Make MMA Return with PFL Debut
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Francis Ngannou to Make MMA Return with PFL Debut

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to mixed martial arts when he debuts with the Professional…

Khelif Advances to Olympic Final Amid Eligibility Controversy
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Khelif Advances to Olympic Final Amid Eligibility Controversy

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured her place in the Olympic final on Friday with a decisive semi-final victory over Janjaem…

Afghanistan’s First Female Paralympian Aims for Gold in Paris
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Afghanistan’s First Female Paralympian Aims for Gold in Paris

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Zakia Khudadadi is poised to make history once again at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Khudadadi, a taekwondo athlete, broke new…

Cindy Ngamba Secures Historic First Medal for Refugee Team
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Cindy Ngamba Secures Historic First Medal for Refugee Team

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Cindy Ngamba made history Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to win an Olympic medal. The…

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Secures Medal at Paris Olympics
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Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Secures Medal at Paris Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, drawing cheers from fans amid a backdrop…

Nigerian Women’s Basketball Team Advances to Olympic Quarterfinals
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Nigerian Women’s Basketball Team Advances to Olympic Quarterfinals

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Ezinne Kalu scored 21 points as Nigeria made Olympic history by becoming the first African team, male or female, to…

Paris Olympics: Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala Hopes For 100 meters Gold
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Paris Olympics: Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala Hopes For 100 meters Gold

EditorAugust 3, 2024August 3, 2024

Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s fastest man has many people believing Kenya’s push for Olympic gold medals isn’t entirely a…

Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Misses 100m Race at Paris Olympics Due to Administrative Failures
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Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Misses 100m Race at Paris Olympics Due to Administrative Failures

EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has announced she will not compete in the 100-metre race at the ongoing Olympics in Paris.…

South Sudan’s Bright Stars to Face Team USA for Group C Top Spot
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South Sudan’s Bright Stars to Face Team USA for Group C Top Spot

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

South Sudan’s Bright Stars will face Team USA in their second Olympic basketball game, vying for the top spot in…

LeBron James Chosen as Team USA’s Male Flagbearer for Paris Olympics
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LeBron James Chosen as Team USA’s Male Flagbearer for Paris Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024

LeBron James, the celebrated NBA star and four-time champion, has been chosen by his fellow American Olympians to lead Team…

Paris 2024 Olympic Village Prepares to Welcome 14,000 Athletes and Officials
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Paris 2024 Olympic Village Prepares to Welcome 14,000 Athletes and Officials

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

The Olympic Village for the Paris 2024 Games is gearing up to host a bustling community of 14,000 athletes and…

French Federation Lodges Complaint Following Alleged ‘Racist Remarks’ by Argentina Players
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French Federation Lodges Complaint Following Alleged ‘Racist Remarks’ by Argentina Players

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

The French soccer federation announced Tuesday it intends to lodge a formal complaint with FIFA following what it described as…

10 Iconic Images Capturing Historic Moments at the Olympic Game
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10 Iconic Images Capturing Historic Moments at the Olympic Game

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

A new book titled “The Last Heroes” showcases striking images capturing some of the most dramatic and historic moments in…

Heartbreak for England as Spain score late goal to win Euro 2024
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Heartbreak for England as Spain score late goal to win Euro 2024

Staff WriterJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

England’s quest to end 58 years of pain and disappointment ended in failure as they were beaten by Spain in…

Kenya’s Athletes to Compete in Six Events at the 2024 Olympics
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Kenya’s Athletes to Compete in Six Events at the 2024 Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Kenya’s contingent of 83 athletes is gearing up to compete across six diverse disciplines at the 2024 Olympics, marking a…

Moroccan Champion Bilal Mallakh Breaks Ground as Breakdancing Debuts at Olympics
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Moroccan Champion Bilal Mallakh Breaks Ground as Breakdancing Debuts at Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Breakdancing will make its Olympic debut with Moroccan champion Bilal Mallakh poised to showcase his skills on the global stage…

Petit Stade Selected as Venue for Liberation Day Volleyball Tournament
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Petit Stade Selected as Venue for Liberation Day Volleyball Tournament

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Petit Stade will host the Liberation Day volleyball tournament for the first time in two years on July 26-28. The…

Mary Moraa Eyes Medal at Paris Olympics
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Mary Moraa Eyes Medal at Paris Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Mary Moraa, known as the “Dancing Queen” of athletics, is setting her sights on Olympic glory as she joins Kenya’s…

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