6 h. ago NSC Pays Athletes’ Allowances, Bonuses At Tokyo World Championships

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has paid the allowances and bonuses of the Team Nigeria athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. NSC’s Director of Press, Dr. Kehinde Ajayi disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday morning. Ajayi highlighted that the NSC Director General, Hon Bukola Olopade held an important meeting […]

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7 h. ago Amusan Salvages Team Nigeria’s Campaign With Silver Medal In Tokyo

World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has salvaged Team Nigeria’s campaign at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by clinching a silver medal for the country in the Women’s 100m hurdles final yesterday. The Nigerian sprint star finished in 12.29 seconds, securing second place behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who claimed […]

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22 h. ago Tobi Amusan Wins Silver In Women’s 100m Hurdles At Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Tobi Amusan, showcased her dominance at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, first booking her place in the women’s 100m hurdles final with an impressive semifinal performance. The 27-year-old clocked 12.36 seconds (-0.2) to finish ahead of the Netherlands’ Nadine Visser (12.45s) and Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska (12.51s), entering the final with the fastest […] The post Tobi Amusan Wins Silver In Women’s 100m Hurdles At Tokyo 2025 World Championships appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Tobi Amusan wins Silver at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Nigeria’s sprint hurdler and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, clinched the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 read more Tobi Amusan wins Silver at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

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23 h. ago Duplantis Sets New Pole Vault World Record For 14th Time At Tokyo 2025

Sweden’s pole vault sensation, Armand Duplantis, has once again made history at the World Athletics Championships currently taking place in Tokyo, Japan. The 24-year-old showcased his extraordinary talent by clearing an astonishing height of 6.30 metres, marking the 14th occasion he has broken the world record throughout his illustrious career. Dubbed the greatest pole vaulter […]

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24 h. ago World Championships: Amusan Claims Silver In Women’s 100m Hurdles, Opens Team Nigeria’s Medal Count

Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal for Team Nigeria at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking her first podium finish since her remarkable world title victory in 2022. The former world champion and record holder clocked an impressive time of 12.28 seconds, finishing just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who raced to gold […]

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25 h. ago Nigerian kits are not inferior – NSC Chairman to Tobi Amusan

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has responded to the call-out by track star, Tobi Amusan, who alleged that the kits supplied to athletes for the ongoing World Championships in Tokyo were substandard. Amusan, who is the 100m hurdles record holder, expressed displeasure via her Snapchat account, where she showed fans and […] The post Nigerian kits are not inferior – NSC Chairman to Tobi Amusan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Tobi Amusan Cruises To Women’s 100m Hurdles Final At Tokyo World Championships

In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Tobi Amusan, the world record-holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, delivered yet another remarkable performance at the Tokyo World Championships on Monday. The Nigerian sprinter cruised to victory in her semifinal heat, clocking an impressive time of 12.36 seconds to secure her place in the prestigious final. Amusan’s […]

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25 h. ago Nathaniel Clinches Victory In Tokyo, Advances To Men’s 400m Hurdles Semifinals

Team Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a breathtaking display of athletic prowess on Monday, storming to victory in the final heat of the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships ‘Tokyo 2025’. The young athlete clocked an impressive time of 48.37 seconds to secure his place in the semifinals and leaving spectators in awe of […]

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37 h. ago Kanyisola’s historic 100m final sparks hope for Nigeria’s sprinting future – Oredipe

In a moment that rekindled memories of Nigeria’s glory days in sprinting, Dr. Kolawole Oredipe, a respected Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board member and auditor, has praised Ajayi Kanyisola’s remarkable performance at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Ajayi, who blazed through the heats in a sensational 9.88s and followed up with 9.93s in the […] The post Kanyisola’s historic 100m final sparks hope for Nigeria’s sprinting future – Oredipe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Kanyinsola Ajayi Becomes First Nigerian Man In 18 Years To Reach World Championships 100m Final

Kanyinsola Ajayi has etched his name in Nigerian sports history by becoming the first Nigerian man in 18 years to qualify for the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships. The announcement was made by “Making of Champions” on their Instagram page, highlighting Ajayi’s remarkable achievement at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. Ajayi secured his […] The post Kanyinsola Ajayi Becomes First Nigerian Man In 18 Years To Reach World Championships 100m Final appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Jamaica’s Oblique Seville wins men’s world 100m gold in Japan

By John Ogunsemore Jamaican sprinter, Oblique Seville on Sunday clinched gold in the men’s 100 metres race at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, clocking a personal best time of 9.77 seconds to edge out his compatriot Kishane Thompson and American Noah Lyles in a thrilling final. The 24-year-old Seville, who had never previously won a […] The post Jamaica’s Oblique Seville wins men’s world 100m gold in Japan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Tokyo 2025 World Championships: Amusan cruises into 100m hurdles semi

Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, booked her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles read more Tokyo 2025 World Championships: Amusan cruises into 100m hurdles semi-finals

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44 h. ago Tokyo 2025 World Championships: Ajayi makes history, qualifies for 100m final

Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi has stormed into the men’s 100m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo read more Tokyo 2025 World Championships: Ajayi makes history, qualifies for 100m final

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45 h. ago Kanyinsola Ajayi Finishes 6th In Men’s 100m Finals At World Athletics Championships

In a historic moment for Nigerian athletics, 21-year-old Kanyinsola Ajayi made his debut in the men’s 100m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, bringing an end to an 18-year wait for the country in the prestigious event. Ajayi delivered a commendable performance, crossing the finish line in sixth place with a time […]

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45 h. ago World Championships: Ajayi qualifies for 100m final, first Nigerian in 18 years

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi has secured a place in the 100m men’s final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships taking place in Tokyo. Ajayi’s qualification on Sunday makes him the first Nigerian to achieve the milestone in 18 years; Olusoji Fasuba achieved the same feat in 2007. Ajayi clocked 9.9 seconds, finishing second in Heat 1 […] The post World Championships: Ajayi qualifies for 100m final, first Nigerian in 18 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago 2025 WAC: Officials Forced Me To Compete With Injury At 2025 World Championships — Ogazi

The controversy surrounding Team Nigeria’s participation at the World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo has intensified following accusations from 400m sprint star Samuel Ogazi. Ogazi alleged that national team officials compelled him to compete despite being injured. The athlete, a bronze medallist at the 2024 African Championships and competitor at the 2024 Olympic Games, expressed […]

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54 h. ago Tobi Amusan Shines In 100m Hurdles At World Athletics Championships

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan clinched victory in the final heat of the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday. Amusan stormed across the finish line with an impressive time of 12.53 seconds, solidifying her status as a favourite in the competition. Her performance was nothing short of remarkable, as […]

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54 h. ago 2025 WAC: AFN Breaks Silence On Team Nigeria’s Kit Controversy

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed reports suggesting a controversy over Team Nigeria’s kits with World Record holder Tobi Amusan, insisting that all the athletes were fully equipped and prepared for the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. LEADERSHIP recalls that Amusan, had in a viral video expressed her disappointment regarding Nigeria’s […]

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55 h. ago World Athletic Championships: Tobi Amusan advances to 100m hurdles semi

Nigerian world record holder Tobi Amusan has progressed into the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships currently being held in Tokyo, Japan. Amusan, 28, advanced after winning her heat on Sunday by finishing in first place with a time of 12.53 seconds. Coming in second was Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton […] The post World Athletic Championships: Tobi Amusan advances to 100m hurdles semi-finals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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