world championships

The Digest: Nigerian taekwondo star Elizabeth Anyanacho has ended the nation’s 20-year medal drought at the World Taekwondo Championships, securing a bronze medal in the women’s -67kg category in Wuxi, China. The African number one delivered a determined performance, defeating Uzbekistan’s...

The Digest: Nigerian hurdler Ezekiel Nathaniel shattered the national record in the men’s 400m hurdles, clocking 47.11 seconds to place fourth in a dramatic World Athletics Championships final in Tokyo. His performance marked Nigeria’s first appearance in the event final since 1987. Key...

The Digest: Nigerian hurdling star Tobi Amusan has secured both a silver medal and a significant financial prize at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, earning a total of $55,000 (approximately ₦82.5 million) for her second-place finish in the 100m hurdles. This reward combines...

The Digest: The National Sports Commission has resolved longstanding payment issues for Nigerian athletes competing at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, ensuring all allowances and bonuses have been cleared. NSC Director General Bukola Olopade personally addressed the team in Japan...

The Digest: World champion hurdler Tobi Amusan has revealed she felt the weight of Nigeria on her shoulders as she raced to a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Championships in Tokyo. The athlete described her performance as part of a "mission for Nigeria" that transcended...

The Digest: Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing with a time of 12.29 seconds. The podium finish adds another major achievement to her decorated career, though gold eluded her in a...