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Ofili Runs for Gold, Oborodudu Fights for Bronze, 11 Nigerian Athletes in Action, as Olympic Games Enters Day 11
As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris enters its 11th day, Team Nigeria will have a busy day with 11 athletes competing across three sports: canoe sprint, athletics, and wrestling.
Here’s a breakdown of Nigeria’s event schedule for Tuesday, August 6:
Canoe Sprint (Stade d’eau vive Vaires-sur-Marne)
10:00 a.m. – Women’s Canoe Double 500m Heats – Ayomide Bello and Beauty Otuedo
Track and Field (Stade de France)
10:15 a.m. – Women’s Long Jump qualification – Ruth Usoro, Ese Brume, Prestina Ochonogor
10:20 a.m. – Women’s 400m repechage round – Ella Onojuvwevwo
11:30 a.m. – Men’s 200m repechage round – Udodi Onwuzurike
Men’s Javelin Throw
11:50am – Chinecherem Nnamdi
6:35 p.m. – Men’s 400m semifinal – Samuel Ogazi
8:40 p.m. – Women’s 200m final – Favour Ofili
Wrestling (Champ-de-Mars Arena)
5:15 p.m. – Wrestling – Blessing Oborodudu (Bronze medal match)
Team Nigeria’s athletes will be competing at various times throughout the day, striving for excellence and aiming to secure more medals for the country.
Favour Ofili will be running for gold against a star-studded field in the women’s 200m final. Also wrestler, Blessing Oborodudu will be fighting to win bronze medal, after losing her semi final fight 3-1 on Monday night.
Fans and supporters are encouraged to follow and cheer on their athletes as they represent Nigeria on the world stage.
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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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