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PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria Set for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials: Nigeria is set for the staging of the 2026 National Trials for the Commonwealth Games, which will hold from 20th to 22nd June 2026 at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Yaba, Lagos. The three-day championship will serve as the official selection event for Nigerian athletes seeking qualification and representation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.  The trials are expected to attract some of the nation's finest track and field athletes, providing a competitive platform to showcase talent, achieve qualifying standards, and earn places on Team Nigeria. Among the notable athletes expected to participate are Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Fakorede Adekalu, Tyler Johnson, and Ogundiran Blessing, alongside several other elite and emerging stars who continue to raise the profile of Nigerian athletics on the international stage. The National Sports Commission reiterates its commitment to a transparent, comp...

Folashade Dedicates Algeria Powerlifting Glory to Kingsley Awodi as Philanthropist Rewards Team Nigeria: Team Nigeria’s para powerlifters returned from Algeria in triumph, with Oluwafemi Ayo Folashade leading the charge after a stunning haul of *four gold medals* at the just-concluded Para Powerlifting Championships.   On arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, an emotional Folashade dedicated her medals to Mr. Kingsley Awodi, whom she described as “our father” in a heartfelt tribute.   _“I won four gold medals and I am dedicating them to our father, Mr. Awodi Kingsley,”_ she announced, lifting her medals high to cheers from fans and officials. For Folashade, the victory was about more than her personal success. She celebrated the flawless performance of the entire Nigerian contingent.   _“We thank God for this journey. He has taken us to Algeria and we are back. What makes me very happy is the medal. We went there with our records and w...

PRESS STATEMENT National Sports Commission Dissolves Boards of National Para Sports Federations: The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the dissolution of the Boards of the National Para Sports Federations with immediate effect as part of the Commission’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, credible, and seamless electoral process leading to the emergence of new leadership across the federations. The affected federations are: • Amputee Football Federation • Para Athletics Federation • Para Powerlifting Federation • Para Swimming Federation • Para Soccer Federation • Para Volleyball Federation The dissolved Boards, inaugurated on July 20, 2022, have played significant roles in providing leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for the growth and development of para sports in Nigeria.  The Commission expresses its profound appreciation to the Presidents, Vice Presidents, Board Members, and stakeholders for their dedication, service, and contributions during t...

NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT PRESS RELEASE FG COMMITS TO HOSTING SUCCESSFUL AFRICA SCHOOLS GAMES AS ANOCA COORDINATION COMMISSION DELEGATION VISITS NSC: The Federal Republic of Nigeria has pledged to host a memorable Africa Schools Games, Abuja 2027. This assurance was given by the Chairman of National Sports Commission Mallam Shehu Dikko on Tuesday June 9, when a delegation of the ANOCA Africa Schools Games Coordination Commission had an interface with the leadership of the NSC.  The ANOCA Africa Schools Games Coordination Commission is on a working visit to Nigeria ahead of the Africa Schools Games slated for Abuja in 2027.  During the visit which lasts from June 8 to 11, the ANOCA Commission members are expected to hold strategic meetings with the Local Organizing Committee and relevant stakeholders, as well as conduct inspections of the proposed competition and non-competition venues earmarked for the Abuja 2027 Africa Schools Games. The ANOCA...

Abuja 2027: ANOCA Vice President Expresses Satisfaction With Nigeria’s Preparations for Africa School Games: _LOC presents hosting blueprint, ANOCA delegation inspects facilities, as Games gets tentative date_ Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2027 African School Games got another strong endorsement from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) on Tuesday, after a strategic working session in Abuja. Nigeria’s 2027 African School Games hosting journey entered its next gear, after a collaborative meeting between the ANOCA African School Games Coordination Commission and the Local Organizing Committee for the Games, led by its chairman, Mr. Lekan Abari. The session, which took place at the ANOCA Secretariat in Abuja, marked the first major technical review since Nigeria was awarded the hosting rights in 2025. Abari delivered a detailed 46-slide hosting overview that covered governance, venues, logistics, and legacy plans. He outlined the structure of the LOC and its ...

 PRESS STATEMENT Abuja 2027: National Sports Commission Hosts ANOCA Delegation Ahead of the 2nd African School Games: The National Sports Commission (NSC) is set for the visit of a delegation from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) as part of preparations for the successful hosting of the 2nd African School Games, Abuja 2027. The high-level visit, scheduled for 9th and 10th June 2026, is aimed at assessing the readiness of facilities and reviewing organizational plans for the continental event, which Nigeria is preparing to host in Abuja. The Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola  Olopade said that "Nigeria is committed to delivering an exceptional African School Games that will showcase the talent, unity, and aspirations of young athletes across Africa.” “The ANOCA inspection visit provides an important opportunity to demonstrate the significant progress made in our preparations and to strengthen our partnership towards hosting a memora...