Boxing is set to be among the sports at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a new governing body was selected, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Monday. Bach said the IOC’s Executive Board approved including boxing in the 2028 programme after his organisation recognised World Boxing to oversee the sport at the Olympics, ending years of divisions over the …

National record holder in the men’s 400m hurdles and Paris 2024 Olympics semifinalist, Ezekiel Nathaniel, ran the fastest 400m in the world this year on Friday when he produced a stunning 44.92s to win his 400m heat at the Jarvis Scott Invite at the Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA). In just his second race of the season, he also …

Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon are waiting on the World Athletics to deliver the rating of the 10th edition of the race which was held on Saturday, as they hope to become the first marathon in Africa to get a platinum label. Kenya’s Edwin Kibet won the 2025 marathon with an improved time of 2:14:19, carting home …

Araoluwa Popoola (Aramanda), playing off handicap 19, at the weekend emerged the champion of maiden kitty of Fun Golfers in 2025. After an intense three-hour showdown at the Sadiq Abubakar Golf Course, Shasha, Lagos, Aramanda carded an impressive 70 strokes (-1) to claim the coveted title. Olaitan Shabi (Amotekun), playing off handicap 24, emerged the first runner-up with 71 strokes, …

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, …