Transgender women who have gone through male puberty will not be allowed to play in women’s golf tournaments organised by the R&A from 2025 under a new “fair competition policy”, the governing body announced on Thursday. The R&A, which governs the sport outside the United States and Mexico, has updated guidelines following “extensive consultation” with medical and scientific experts. The …

The Ogun State Government has rewarded exceptional athletes who represented the State at the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with over seven million naira as motivation, reiterating its commitment to sports development. Abiodun gave the assurance on Wednesday while presenting the cheques to the athletes, reiterating its readiness to nurture them to enviable heights. The gold medalists were …

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced employment for 15 athletes who won Gold and Silver Medals in international and National Sporting Competitions. Otti, who made the announcement at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, during a reception held for Abia’s victorious athletes from both international and national competitions, congratulated the athletes for making the State proud. …

World record holder Tobi Amusan has given fans a first look at her highly anticipated documentary, Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story, in a gripping trailer posted to Instagram. The 100m hurdles champion opens up about her journey to the top of world athletics, including the intense battles off the track that nearly cost her everything. In a Tuesday post, the …

Chairman of United Bank of Africa, Tony Elumelu, on Sunday congratulated his wife, Awele, on the completion of the 42.195km marathon in Berlin, the capital city of Germany.

In the aftermath of his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua has broken his silence, sending a defiant message to his supporters. Despite the shattering defeat, the former two-time heavyweight champion said he remains resolute in his determination to reclaim the world title again. In a video statement posted on his X page on Monday, …

Nigeria’s leading milk brand, Peak, has rewarded the nation’s para powerlifting athletes who participated in the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games held in France. The athletes Onyinyechi Mark, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Esther Nworgu and Bose Omolayo, bagged four of the seven medals won by Team Nigeria. Mark and Oluwafemiayo won gold medals in the 61kg and 86kg categories, respectively, while Nworgu and …

Men and women’s winners of the 16 disciplines at the finals of the Diamond League in Brussels after the second and final day of competition on Saturday (event, men, women): 100m: Ackeem Blake (JAM); Julien Alfred (LCA) 200m: Kenny Bednarek (USA); Brittany Brown (USA) 400m: Charles Dobson (GBR): Marileidy Paulino (DOM) 800m: Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN); Mary Moraa (KEN) 1500m: Jakob …

A civil society group, Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity & Justice and Media Practitioners for Development (MPD), has praised the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, for the impressive performance of the Nigerian team at the 2024 Paralympics. In a statement signed by Johnson Eze and Comrade James Okoronkwo, the group commended the …

Nigerian powerlifter, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, on Sunday, won a gold medal in the women’s over 86kg at the ongoing 2024 Paralympics Games in Paris, France. Oluwafemiayo, who is Team Nigeria’s captain, achieved a world record of becoming the first para-powerlifter to lift 167kg at the Games. China’s Deng Xuemei lifted 155kg, winning the silver medal, while Egypt’s Nadia Ali, who lifted …