paris olympics 2024

  1. FIFA Rankings Update: Super Falcons Stay 36th Post-Olympics, South Africa Climbs

    Nigeria FIFA Rankings Update: Super Falcons Stay 36th Post-Olympics, South Africa Climbs

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons remain 36th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking despite their poor performance at the Paris Olympics. Despite losing all three group-stage matches, the team holds steady in their pre-Olympics position. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana and Zambia also saw ranking changes. In...
  2. Emotional Imane Khelife Cries Tears of Joy as She Receives Olympic Gold Medal [VIDEO]

    Europe Emotional Imane Khelife Cries Tears of Joy as She Receives Olympic Gold Medal [VIDEO]

    Imane Khelife wins Olympic gold in the women’s welterweight boxing final at the Paris 2024 Games. Despite controversy over gender eligibility and heightened scrutiny, Khelife dominated her match against Yang Liu, winning all three rounds. Her victory comes after significant debate about her...
  3. Sports Minister Addresses Controversy Over Cyclist’s Bike Shortage at Paris Olympics

    Nigeria Sports Minister Addresses Controversy Over Cyclist’s Bike Shortage at Paris Olympics

    Nigeria’s sports minister, John Enoh, explained why cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics without approved equipment. Due to a late qualification notice, Nigeria had to improvise with borrowed bikes. Criticism followed, but Enoh clarified that the situation arose from...
  4. Paris Olympics 2024: Nigeria’s Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye Thanks German Team for Bike After Team Nigeria’s Oversight

    Nigeria Paris Olympics 2024: Nigeria’s Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye Thanks German Team for Bike After Team Nigeria’s Oversight

    Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye thanked the German team for lending her a bicycle at the 2024 Olympics after Nigeria’s sports authorities failed to provide one. The incident, marked by international support and local outrage, highlights significant issues in Nigeria's sports management...
  5. Brume, Usoro, Ochonogor Set for Women’s Long Jump Final at Paris Olympics

    Nigeria Brume, Usoro, Ochonogor Set for Women’s Long Jump Final at Paris Olympics

    Nigerian athletes Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor are set to compete in the women's long jump final at the Paris Olympics. Brume aims to improve on her Tokyo bronze, while Usoro and Ochonogor make their debuts in a highly anticipated event. On Day 13 of the Paris Olympics...
  6. [VIDEO] Paris 2024 Olympics: French Runner Alice Finot Proposes to Boyfriend After Setting European Record

    Europe [VIDEO] Paris 2024 Olympics: French Runner Alice Finot Proposes to Boyfriend After Setting European Record

    French runner Alice Finot set a European record in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After her remarkable performance, Finot proposed to her boyfriend in a touching moment captured on video. This heartwarming proposal has since gone viral, captivating audiences...
  7. Paris 2024: IOC Allows Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting to Compete Despite Past Disqualifications

    Europe Paris 2024: IOC Allows Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting to Compete Despite Past Disqualifications

    The IOC has confirmed that Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting will continue competing in the Paris Olympics despite previous disqualifications by the IBA. Both boxers meet all IOC eligibility criteria and will stay in the competition as long as they keep winning, according to IOC spokesperson Mark...
  8. Paris 2024: D’Tigress Drawn Against US for Quarter-Final Clash

    Nigeria Paris 2024: D’Tigress Drawn Against US for Quarter-Final Clash

    D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, will face the US in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. They reached this stage after a 79-70 win over Canada. The match will be a rematch of their Tokyo Olympics game and qualifiers, with the US as defending champions. Nigeria’s...
  9. Logistics Fail: Nigeria’s Women’s Basketball Team Turned Away from Olympic Boat

    Nigeria Logistics Fail: Nigeria’s Women’s Basketball Team Turned Away from Olympic Boat

    The Nigeria women’s basketball team was denied entry to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony boat due to overcrowding. They spent the night in Paris and missed a practice session. Nigeria plays Australia on Monday. The Nigeria women’s basketball team faced an unexpected obstacle at the Paris...
  10. [VIDEO] Celine Dion Stuns at Paris Olympics with Emotional Comeback Performance

    Europe [VIDEO] Celine Dion Stuns at Paris Olympics with Emotional Comeback Performance

    Celine Dion's emotional return at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony moved audiences with her performance of Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'Amour." After a two-year hiatus due to Stiff-Person Syndrome, Dion's powerful vocals against the Eiffel Tower backdrop symbolized her resilience and...
  11. Tobi Amusan Defends National Title with Impressive 12.78s Run in Benin

    Nigeria Tobi Amusan Defends National Title with Impressive 12.78s Run in Benin

    Tobi Amusan secures her fourth consecutive national women’s 100m hurdles title at the Benin trials with a swift 12.78 seconds, highlighting her dominance in Nigerian athletics. At the national trials held in Benin, Tobi Amusan reaffirmed her dominance in Nigerian athletics by securing her...
  12. Banyana Banyana's Desiree Ellis: We're Still in the Game Despite Super Falcons Loss

    Nigeria Banyana Banyana's Desiree Ellis: We're Still in the Game Despite Super Falcons Loss

    Image Credit South Africa's coach, Desiree Ellis, remains optimistic despite Banyana Banyana's 1-0 loss to the Super Falcons in the first leg of their 2024 Olympics qualifiers. The match, held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, showcased the intense rivalry between the two teams. Rasheedat...
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