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Youth Olympics: Rosemary, Bright, Praise Target Podium in Dakar, set 100m, 400m Semi-Finals
Joel Ajayi
Nigerian athletes Rosemary Nwankwo, Bright Udoh and Praise Ugoh will fly the country’s flag as they compete in the track and field semi-finals 2 at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal today.
The athletes are expected to make their mark at the CIB Stadium in Dakar as they battle for places in the respective finals.
In the women’s 100 metres, Rosemary Nwankwo will compete in her semi-final race, scheduled for 2:51 p.m., while Bright Udoh will represent Nigeria in the men’s 100 metres at 3:08 p.m.
Later in the day, attention will shift to the women’s 400 metres, where Praise Ugoh is expected to compete in lane five in the second semi-final at 4:20 p.m.
The trio will be hoping to deliver impressive performances and advance to the finals as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its medal prospects at the Games.
Sports
Dayo Israel Hails Flamingos, Commends NSC, NFF Leadership.
Joel Ajayi
The APC National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel, has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on their historic 2–1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Rabat, Morocco.
He described the triumph as a landmark achievement, making Nigeria the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first to claim FIFA U-17 World Cup titles in both male and female categories.
“The Flamingos have made Nigeria and Africa proud. This historic victory reflects the talent, resilience and determination of our young women. They have broken barriers and inspired a new generation of girls to dream big through sports,” Dr. Israel said.
He also commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership for their contributions to the development of Nigerian football, urging sustained investment in grassroots and women’s sports.
“This victory must be a springboard for greater investment in youth and women’s football. Our young talents deserve the structures, support and opportunities to excel on the global stage,” he added.
Dr. Israel reaffirmed the APC Youth Wing’s commitment to promoting sports as a vehicle for youth empowerment, national unity and development.
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