tokyo championships

The Digest: Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi’s historic run ended just outside the medals, finishing sixth in the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite crossing the line in 10.00 seconds, the 21-year-old’s appearance itself marked a significant...

The Digest: Nigerian sprinter Samuel Ogazi’s World Athletics Championships campaign ended in disappointment as he was urged to compete in the 400m race despite informing officials of a hamstring injury. His story sheds light on the tension between athlete welfare and competitive pressures...

The Digest: Kanyinsola Ajayi has ended an 18-year wait, qualifying for the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 21-year-old achieved the feat on his birthday, clocking 9.93s to secure his place among sprinting's elite and becoming the first Nigerian to reach this...

The Digest: World record holder Tobi Amusan has comfortably qualified for the semi-finals of the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, keeping Nigeria's medal hopes alive. Key Points: Amusan won her heat with a time of 12.53 seconds on Sunday She finished ahead...