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 PRESS STATEMENT Tobi Amusan Storms to Diamond League Victory, Sends Strong Commonwealth Games Warning: Nigerian sprint hurdles sensation, Tobi Amusan delivered another world-class performance, claiming victory in the women's 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League, on Sunday, with an equal Season's Best of 12.27 seconds (+0.7m/s). Amusan finished ahead of Grace Stark, who placed second in 12.38s, while Alaysha Johnson completed the podium in 12.39s. Remarkably, this marks the third time in the 2026 season that Amusan has produced a blistering performance in the 12.27–12.28s range, underlining her outstanding form as the athletics season gathers momentum. Last week, Tobi Amusan was listed as one of Nigeria’s representatives to the 2026 Commonwealth Games taking places in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23rd - August 2nd. She is expected to once again defend her 100mH crown which she won in Gold Coast, Australia and Birmingham, UK in 2018 and 2022 respectively. SIGNED: Kola Daniel...

PRESS STATEMENT Eniola Bolaji Wins Silver at British & Irish Para-Badminton International 2026: Nigeria Mariam Eniola Bolaji, on Sunday, delivered another excellent performance on the international stage, winning silver at the British & Irish Para-Badminton International 2026 in Ireland. Bolaji delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, displaying the resilience, and fighting spirit that have made her one of the world's leading para-badminton athletes.  In a closely contested women's singles SL3 final, she narrowly lost to Japan's Shino Kawai, 21-18, 23-21, after pushing the match to the limit in a thrilling encounter. Although the gold medal narrowly slipped away, Bolaji's silver-medal finish is another significant milestone in her impressive career and further strengthens Nigeria's growing reputation on the global para-badminton stage. Her consistency at the highest level continues to inspire young athletes across Nigeria and Africa. D...

PRESS STATEMENT Two-Time Olympic Champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo Named Nigeria’s Captain for 2026 Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as the captain of the nation's contingent to the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The decision reflects the team's deliberate commitment to appointing a leader whose achievements, professionalism, and exemplary character embody the values of Nigerian sports. Speaking on the appointment, Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade emphasized that the selection was intentional and based on merit. "We are intentional about the selection of our team captain. Folashade Oluwafemiayo is the ideal choice, having consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, resilience, and excellence throughout her distinguished career. She is a multiple gold medalist, a former world champion, and one of Nigeria's most decorated para athletes. Her leadership...

PRESS STATEMENT Olopade Hails Organisers of RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit, Calls for More Grassroots Sports Initiatives: The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Tunde Delu Initiative for successfully organising the maiden RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit. He described the competition as a model for grassroots sports development in Nigeria. Speaking at the grand finale on Friday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, Olopade praised the convener, Hon. Tunde Delu, for creating a platform that uncovered promising young athletes from communities across Ogun State. According to the NSC DG, the initiative demonstrates Delu’s unwavering commitment to youth and sports development. He added that more private individuals should emulate such efforts to help identify and nurture the next generation of champions. “Hon. Tunde Delu has shown genuine passion for sports development. This is the kind of initiative we need across the countr...

PRESS STATEMENT  NSC Expresses Confidence in Team Nigeria, as 29  Invited Athletes Join Others at Domestic Camp in Abuja: _Three-week foreign training camp opens July 2 in Aberdeen_ The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria’s athletics contingent ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following the invitation of 29 athletes by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) to represent the nation. The invited athletes, drawn from various track and field events, will continue preparations alongside representatives from other sports in Abuja before proceeding to a three-week overseas training camp scheduled to open on July 2 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Leading the list of invitees is Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star and two-time Commonwealth Games champion, Tobi Amusan, whose experience and pedigree are expected to provide leadership for the team as preparations intensify for Glasgow 2026. Also invited are some of Nigeria’s top-performing athletes, includin...

Sports Stakeholders Celebrate Nilayo Sports Management CEO, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade on Birthday: Goodwill messages have continued to pour in for the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, as she marks another year, with admirers and stakeholders in the sports industry describing her as a visionary leader whose contributions have transformed sports marketing and event management in Nigeria and across Africa. Widely regarded as one of the continent's leading sports business executives, Mrs. Olopade has played a pivotal role in positioning Nilayo Sports Management Limited as a foremost sports marketing and events company, delivering world-class sporting events that have earned international recognition. Under her leadership, the company has been instrumental in organizing and managing some of Africa's most prestigious road races, including the globally acclaimed Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, helping to elevate Niger...