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Weightlifter Olarinoye appointed into ANOCA board

23-year-old Adenike Adjiat Olarinoye has been appointed into Athlete's Commission of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The Nigerian weightlifter earned the international appointment during the ANOCA forum that took place in the Algerian capital city of Algiers. ANOCA is the international body that unities the 54 National Olympic Committees of Africa, with headquarters in Abuja. In July 2022, Olarinoye won Nigeria's first...

Nigeria Curling team qualifies for 2024 Winter Youth Olympics

Team Nigeria has emerged as the first African team to qualify for the curling event of the 2024 Youth Winter Olympics. Nigeria was the only African team that participated in the World Junior B Curling Championship in Finland. The President of the Nigeria Curling Federation, Daniel Damola confirmed the country’s qualification for both the mixed and mixed doubles events at the competition. The president congratulates the...