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Onyinyechi Mark, a Nigerian powerlifter, won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting division at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in France, lifting 150kg. The 23-year-old won on Friday, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin, who took silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who claimed bronze with a lift of 130kg. In a congratulatory tweet on Friday, Minister of Sports John Enoh praised Mark’s efforts in elevating Nigeria’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first man in history to score 900 goals in official competitions, accomplishing the feat during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League encounter against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute, putting Portugal ahead 2-0. Portugal went on to win 2-1. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 58 goals ahead…
In a devastating turn of events, Uganda’s Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a horrifying attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who had represented Uganda in long-distance races including the Paris Olympics, passed away on Thursday morning after being set on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei was critically injured when her partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited the flames…
Perth, Australia — In a highly anticipated bout at UFC 305, Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title, submitting Israel Adesanya in the main event on Saturday. The South African fighter, who claimed the belt earlier this year by split decision against Sean Strickland, showcased his strength and skill in a dramatic fight that culminated in a third-round submission. The contest, held in a packed arena in Perth, saw…
It is obvious that Nigeria is missing from the Olympic medal table. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with over 223 million people, failed to secure a single medal at the Paris 2024 Games. This absence is particularly notable compared to other African nations, as Kenya led the continent with 11 medals, followed by South Africa with 6, and Algeria with 3. Nigeria’s zero-medal haul echoes disappointing performances in previous Olympic…
