Nigeria’s Aidan Dumuje-Abili finished fifth in Heat 4 of the men’s 100m backstroke at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday, November 3, after clocking 1:00.79 at the Dakar Aquatic Centre. The young swimmer was …
Read articleNigeria’s deputy captain and teammate exit after defeats in final preliminary-round matches as only two African players remain in contention Team Nigeria‘s Matthew Kuti and Favour Ojo have been eliminated from the table tennis competition at …
Read articleThe President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry, has encouraged young athletes at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after visiting the table tennis competition venue in Diamniadio, Senegal. Coventry, who is the first …
Read articleTeam Nigeria have endured a mixed start to the table tennis competition at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with Favour Ojo eliminated from the women’s singles event while Matthew Kuti remains in contention for a …
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Team Nigeria is set to make its mark at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with 19 athletes preparing to represent the country across six sporting events as the countdown to the historic competition reaches its …
Read articleNigeria will be represented by 19 athletes across six sports at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as the country prepares for the historic competition, which begins on October 31. Athletics prospect Rosemary Nwankwo …
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that all athletes competing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will receive Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 smartphones, marking a first in the history of the competition. The devices, …
Read articleJoanita Borteye has been appointed deputy captain of Team Ghana for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, following her impressive performances in youth table tennis. The 2026 Africa Youth Championships gold medallist will support …
Read articleNigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president Habu Gumel has assured Team Nigeria of adequate support ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, urging the country’s young athletes to compete with discipline and make the nation …
Read articleThe National Sports Commission (NSC) has charged Team Nigeria‘s contingent to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, to be worthy ambassadors of the country and represent Nigeria with pride, discipline and patriotism. The Director-General …
Read articleThe National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled Team Nigeria‘s operational timeline for the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, outlining the contingent’s camping programme, travel arrangements and competition schedule. The timeline was announced in …
Read articleThe Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is using cybersecurity to build a legacy for young Senegalese, with a programme targeting more than 1,500 people for training by 2027, Made In Africa Sport reports. The third edition …
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