The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has congratulated the national female basketball team, D’Tigress for winning the Afro Basketball Championship over the weekend. In a statement, NOC’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Tony Nezianya said: ”Your incredible victory over Senegal in the Afro Basketball Championship is a testament to your unwavering passion, skill, and dedication. ”The entire nation stands in awe of …

Nigeria have harvested three medals – a gold, two silver, and a bronze – to remain triumphant in the Tecqball events at the ongoing second African Beach Games in Hammamet, Tunisia. For five exciting days, Nigeria showcased their skills and determination, securing an impressive haul of medals. The competition is being held at Yasmine Beach in the Tourism city of …

Twenty one states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have registered for this year’s edition of the Olympic Day celebration, which holds on Saturday, 24th June across the country. All states are expected to organise the event in their respective jurisdiction. A statement by the the Public Relations Officer of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tony Nezianya listed the registered states …

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has agreed with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development that Team Nigeria would participate in various international sporting events, including the African Beach Games, the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, and the ANOC World Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia. Following the meeting of NOC’s Executive Board at the Association of National Olympic …

The sixth and concluding Advanced Sports Management Course (ASMC), an initiative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will hold from Tuesday 30th May to Friday 2nd June at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Guest House, Akoka, Lagos. The course is conducted through Olympic Solidarity and the National Olympic Committees. Its content is drawn from the book, Managing Olympic Sport Organisation’s Manual, …

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) will organise a virtual seminar for presidents and leaders of sports federations from 9th to 10th June in Abuja. The seminar, under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Solidarity programme, will be based on Good Governance for the Presidents of National Sports Federations (NSFs). NOC Secretary-General, Babatunde Popoola said is set …

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Sports-for-All Commission, will organise the 2023 edition of the Olympic Day celebration on Saturday, 24th June 2023, in Nigeria. All states are expected to organise the event in their respective jurisdiction. This is coming three years after the last edition, no thanks to Covid-19 pandemic. “Let’s move”, is an Olympic initiative …

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), have scheduled the fourth module for the 2022/2023 IOC Advanced Sports Management Course (ASMC). A statement by NOC’s Public Relations Officer stated that the event would now run from Tuesday, 18th April to Thursday, 20th April 2023. The programme, which was planned and approved by the Olympic …

The recently re-elected President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Gumel has paid glowing tribute to all presidents and delegates for their support for him during the poll. “You were all wonderful in your resolve to offer me another opportunity at the leadership of our Olympic movement. “Your profound support will propel me to ensure that every single fellow …

Ahead of Thursday’s Nigeria Olympic Committee’s election in Jalingo, Taraba State, the President of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel has cleared the air on why Nigeria does not have voting rights at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the moment. Gumel debunked insinuations in some quarters that he had been the one blocking Nigeria from having a …