World record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is reportedly training in Jamaica under the guidance of renowned coach Glen Mills, who is famous for mentoring multiple world record holder and fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. Radio Jamaica Sports reports that Amusan, who has been training in Jamaica since September — … Read more
World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is set to compete in the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amusan secured her place in the semi-finals on Wednesday by clocking an impressive time of 12.49 seconds, finishing ahead of the USA’s Alaysha Johnson, who came in second … Read more
Nigeria is set to contend for medals in the long jump event at the Olympic Games with three athletes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria is poised to secure a medal in the long jump at the ongoing Olympic Games, as three Nigerian athletes—Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor—are competing in the event’s final for … Read more
Team Nigeria showcased exceptional prowess at the 2023 African Games in Ghana. Their remarkable performances earned them a total of 114 medals. Nigerian athletes showcased resilience and teamwork to make an indelible mark on African sporting history. Eko Hot Blog reports that The 2023 African Games held in Ghana marked a momentous occasion for sports … Read more
Team Nigeria showcased dominance in the 2023 African Games athletics. Chinecherem Nnamdi’s set new national record in javelin, the women’s 4x400m relay gold, and Olayinka Olajide’s complete set of medals. Ethiopia and South Africa emerged as strong competitors in the athletics event. Eko Hot Blog reports that Team Nigeria showcased their dominance in the athletics … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Team Nigeria will hope to continue its dominance in track and field at the African Games as athletes begin to burn the tracks on Monday (today) at the ongoing 2023 edition in Ghana. Editor’s Pick Tinubu Speaks On Killing Of Military Officers In Delta, Reveals Next Plan Nigeria Needs A … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new National Sports Medicine and High-Performance Centre at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Lagos for N2.4bn. The lack of high-performance centers has been a major drawback in sports development, hindering athletes’ maximum performance. The new center is expected to boost athletic performance by providing scientific input … Read more
Other sports that need to be focused on this year Football has become such a huge game around the world, that it has gradually overshadowed other sports, especially in Nigeria. There was a period in Nigeria that other sports apart from football gave Nigerians something to cheer about, but these days, football seems to be … Read more
“The AFN bears responsibility for any lapses that may have occurred during the process…” The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), on Thursday, admitted “lapses” on its part over the disqualification of 10 athletes from the Tokyo Olympics for not complying with out-of-competition drug testing requirements. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) had announced the disqualification of … Read more