Japanese automotive giant Toyota has announced it will be ending its premier sponsorship of the Olympics, with Chairman Akio Toyoda attributing the decision to the event’s “increasingly political” nature, which he believes has begun to overshadow the athletes. Toyota originally entered into a 10-year sponsorship agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2015. However, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has praised D’Tigress coach, Rena Wakama, for being named the best coach in women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu described the recognition as a testament to Wakama’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major … Read more
The USA overcame a challenging first half to secure a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final, thanks to a decisive second-half goal from Mallory Swanson. Swanson, celebrating her 100th cap, scored the match-winning goal in the 57th minute, ensuring the USA topped the podium for a record-extending fifth time. EDITOR’S … Read more
In a bold demonstration of foresight, leadership, and innovation, the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) successfully hosted the Lagos Paris Olympics 2024 Esports and Sports Economy Roundtable at the Africa Station Doom, L’ile-Saint-Denis, in Paris, France. Held under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers and Business Opportunities in Sports,” the event was spearheaded by LSSC Director-General … 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
D’Tigress of Nigeria were eliminated from the 2024 Paris Olympics after an 88-74 quarter-final loss to the United States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that D’Tigress of Nigeria have crashed out of the women’s basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a valiant effort. The team was defeated 88-74 by the United States in the quarter-final … Read more
France defeats Egypt 3-1 in extra time to reach the Olympics men’s football final, where they will face Spain; Egypt and Morocco will compete for the bronze medal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that France advanced to the final of the 2024 Olympics men’s football after a dramatic semi-final clash with Egypt on Monday, August 5. Despite … Read more
Super Falcons goalkeeper Linda Jiwuaku is confident in the team’s ability to defeat South Africa. Coach Randy Waldrum named Jiwuaku and debutant Shukurat Oladipo in the squad for the crucial qualifying fixtures. The two-match series will determine who qualifies for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in Paris. Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Falcons goalkeeper, … Read more
Super Falcons Coach Randy Waldrum has announced the squad for Nigeria’s women’s national team for Olympics final qualifying match against South Africa. Notable names include Asisat Oshoala , Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Chidinma Okeke and Chiwendu Ihezuo. The winner secures a spot in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Falcons … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Breaking barriers and rewriting history, Donia Abu Taleb, a taekwondo powerhouse from Saudi Arabia, has secured her spot at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Making waves as the first Saudi female athlete to clinch a direct qualification, Abu Taleb’s journey is a testament to grit and determination. EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that A one-time President of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, Bashorun J.K. Randle, has advocated for intellectuals and intelligent people to salvage the country from its numerous problems. He made the charge on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his father’s memorial and thanksgiving service held at … Read more
Male athletes will be allowed to compete in Olympic Artistic Swimming events for the first time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the aquatic sports’ global governing body FINA said on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that The news comes after the International Olympic Committee approved World Aquatics’ request to permit the inclusion of men … Read more
Australia, UK and Canada join US in a diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada have announced that they will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced during … Read more
The Games, which began on July 23 and ended on Sunday, had 93 of the 206 participating teams making it to the medals table, including 13 of the 54 from Africa Team Nigeria was placed 74th at the end of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Sunday and eighth best among the 54 African nations at … Read more
Team Nigeria’s appearance at the Tokyo games was marred by disqualifications, injuries and misfortune Nigerian athletes who participated in the Tokyo Olympics arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday. The Team Nigeria athletes arrived at the airport at about 1 pm. Sports Minister Sunday Dare expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance … Read more
They train consistently for years, maintain a strict disciplined diet and work out regularly. For just a few minutes of the competition, the athletes train for several years. They get a minimum of eight hours of sleep every day and wake up early in the mornings to head out for their training. Read more: The … Read more
PUMA in a letter of termination of Sponsoring and Licensing Agreement it issued on Wednesday said, “we are referring to the licensing and sponsoring agreement signed between our company and your federation”. Giant German sportswear manufacturer, PUMA, has revealed why it terminated its four-year contract with the Athlete Federation of Nigeria (AFN). PUMA in a … Read more
Enekwechi is the 2018 Commonwealth Games Silver medalist and reigning African champion in shot put Nigerian athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi qualified for the men’s shot put final at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Enekwechi’s launch hit a mark of 21.16m. The 28-year-old ranked 4th and picked up one of the non-automatic qualifying spots for the … Read more
…she emerged as Nigeria’s first ever Olympics medalist in wrestling Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu on Tuesday won a silver medal in the women’s freestyle 68kg wrestling category at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She had guaranteed Nigeria a medal on Monday after beating Mongolia’s Battsetseg Soronzonbold to reach the final. Although she lost the final to … Read more
Brume took the bronze medal with a best jump of 6.97m. Ese Brume has won the first medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She won bronze in women’s long jump. Germany’s Malaika Mihambo soared to gold in the women’s long jump, snatching victory from former champion Brittney Reese with her last leap … Read more