World News Update

PRESS STATEMENT New Era Begins as Awodi Emerges Para Powerlifting Federation President: Philanthropist Kingsley James Awodi has been elected the new President of the Para Powerlifting Federation, ushering in what stakeholders say will be a transformative period for the sport in Nigeria.  The election was conducted at the VIP Lounge of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with delegates from across the country in attendance. Awodi, who has been a consistent supporter of para-athletes over the years, was returned unopposed after securing all 12 votes from the congress. His nomination was described by delegates as a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in him, given his track record of financial, physical, and moral support to the national team. The young and eloquent entrepreneur has been closely linked with the growth of para powerlifting in recent years. Beyond sponsorship, he has been present at training camps, national trials, and international competitions, wh...

PRESS STATEMENT 23 Days to Go: Team Nigeria Locks in 10 Sports for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: With just 23 days to the opening of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, excitement continues to build across the nation as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for one of the biggest multi-sport events in the Commonwealth calendar. The Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026, bringing together approximately 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories. Glasgow 2026 will feature a streamlined programme of 10 sports, including six integrated Para sports, making it one of the most inclusive editions of the Games. Officials have confirmed that Nigeria will proudly compete in the following 10 sports: 1. Athletics 2. ⁠Basketball (3x3) 3. ⁠Boxing 4. ⁠Judo 5. ⁠Para Athletics 6. ⁠Para Cycling 7. ⁠Para Powerlifting 8. ⁠Swimming 9. ⁠Weightlifting 10. ⁠Wheelchair Basketball Over the last few months, the National Sports Commission, working closely wi...

PRESS STATEMENT NSC Names Shot Put Star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi as Team Nigeria’s Male Captain for 2026 Commonwealth Games: The Leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has named Nigeria's Shot Put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi as the nation’s captain (Male) for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland. The U.S-based 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist will co-lead the Nigerian team alongside two time Olympic Champion, Folashade Oluwafemilayo who is the female captain for Team Nigeria at the Games. 33 year old Enekwechi is the current African Champion and he is also the 2019 African Games champion alongside his status as the reigning National Sports Festival Champion. The Director General of the NSC Hon. Bukola Olopade said that choice of both Chukwuebuka Enekwechi and Folashade Oluwafemilayo resonates perfectly with the vision of the Commission to have a clear mentorship pathway for the country's young athletes to aspire for greatness in their chosen sports. ...

PRESS STATEMENT President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Officially Send Off Team Nigeria to 2026 Commonwealth Games on Thursday: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Thursday, send off Team Nigeria, ahead of the contingent’s departure to the United Kingdom for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The send-off event, which will take place at the Presidential Villa, is part of the President's show of support for the Nigerian contingent before they depart the shores of the nation to begin the final phase of preparations before the Games. President Tinubu is expected to charge the athletes and officials to compete with honour and resilience for which Nigerians are renowned. Nigeria is looking to build on its impressive outing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where the country emerged as the highest-ranked African nation on the medals table after winning 35 medals comprising 12 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze. Team Nigeria has been in camp in Abuja, where athletes have bee...