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Ofili Runs for Gold, Oborodudu Fights for Bronze, 11 Nigerian Athletes in Action, as Olympic Games Enters Day 11

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2 years ago

August 6, 2024

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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Gang James Makes History Despite Second-Place Finish in Abuja Half Marathon

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37 mins ago

November 15, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Ethiopia’s Gemechu Tolosa Daba on Saturday emerged winner of the men’s elite race at the third edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, finishing ahead of Nigeria’s Gang James, who set a new national record.

Tolosa crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 1:01:56 to claim the top prize of $8,000 in the 21km race, while Nigeria’s James finished second in 1:01:58, setting a new Nigerian national record.

James also emerged as the best Nigerian runner, earning $6,000 for his second-place finish in the international category, alongside ₦1.5 million as the winner of the local runners’ category.

Kenya’s Lampard Kingoo finished third in 1:01:59, while compatriot Enos Kipruto came fourth in 1:02:06. Uganda’s Julius Ochieng completed the top five with a time of 1:02:27.

The race, which attracted more than 5,000 participants, started opposite the Federal Fire Service on Mohammed Buhari Way and ended at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Speaking after the race, James expressed delight at setting a new national record in front of his home crowd, describing the achievement as a reward for his hard work and dedication.

“I am very happy to break the National Record. I worked so hard for this moment, and to do it here in Abuja, in front of my people, makes it even more special,” he said.

He added that competing against some of Africa’s finest long-distance runners inspired him to deliver his best performance.

“Running against Gemechu and the Kenyans pushed me to give my best. I knew I had to stay with them till the end. This record is just the beginning for me,” James said.

The third edition of the competition attracted elite athletes from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, among other countries, with about 50 international elite runners participating.

The event, sponsored by PremiumTrust Bank and organised by Nilayo Sports Management, recorded increased international participation compared with previous editions.

The competition offered prizes ranging from $8,000 to $500 for international participants, while Nigerian athletes received cash rewards ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦2 million.

The successful outing further highlighted Abuja’s growing potential as a destination for international road-running competitions, while providing Nigerian athletes with an opportunity to compete against some of the continent’s best long-distance runners.

The colourful event also featured musical performances by Nigerian artistes, entertaining athletes, guests and spectators before, during and after the presentation of prizes to the winners.

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