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On the opening day of the MTN CHAMP Continental Relays in Jos, Esther Okon clinched the women’s 400m title with a personal best. The competition featured exciting races in both the 100m and 400m events.
The second leg of MTN CHAMPS Season 4 will take place from March 26 to 28 in Jos, featuring 1,301 athletes from 148 schools and teams. This event highlights its significance in promoting grassroots athletics development in Nigeria.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sanctioned the formation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the first-ever National Intermediate Games set for Lagos in 2026, aimed at providing a competition pathway for young athletes aged 16 to 19.
Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan commenced her 2026 outdoor track season by securing a second-place finish in the women's 200m event at Velocity Fest in Jamaica, clocking a time of 23.25 seconds.
Olalekan Adebote has been appointed president of the Athletics Coaches Association of Nigeria (ACAN) after a competitive virtual election, earning 51 votes against Michael Monyei's 31 votes.
The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, a premier road-running event in Nigeria, is set to return on May 23 for its 11th edition, promising enhancements and a more engaging experience for participants. This follows the cancellation of the previous year's race due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Nigerian women’s 4x400m relay team has secured its spot for the World Relays Championships after a remarkable performance at the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar. This marks the first time the World Relays will be hosted on the African continent.
On the first day of the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, Nigeria's Miracle Ezechukwu secured qualification for the World Under-20 Championships by clocking 11.67 seconds in the Junior Girls' 100 metres. Ethiopia’s Merdekiyos Wolde Wachiso emerged as the fastest in the men's 400 metres with a time of 47.20 seconds.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to honor student-athletes from Lagos who excelled at the 2026 World School Games in Doha, Qatar. He will also commend Team Lagos athletes for their impressive performances at the African Youth Games in Angola.
The Future Olympian Athletics Classic is now set to take place in the fourth quarter of 2026, as announced by the Youth Sports Renaissance Foundation. The adjustment aims to broaden the event's reach to all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Team Edo dominated the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, securing their first major sports win in 24 years with an impressive haul of 111 medals, including 52 gold. The event featured over 3,000 athletes and was organized by Dunamis Icon Limited in collaboration with the NDDC.
The battery charge facing Olympic medalist Fred Kerley has been dropped, as confirmed by his attorney. Kerley expressed his relief through a social media post following the court's decision.
Kenya's Ezra Kipchumba Kering emerged victorious in the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, finishing the 42km race in 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 55 seconds. In the women's category, Ethiopia's Meseret Dinke secured the top spot with a time of 2 hours, 37 minutes, and 36 seconds.
President Bola Tinubu has announced significant reforms aimed at enhancing Nigeria's sports funding, ensuring timely financial support from the 2026 budget. He praised the national sports achievements of 2025, highlighting the nation’s success across various sports disciplines.
As the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon approaches, the organizers have announced the prize structure totaling $250,000 for the elite 42km race, with the first-place winner set to receive $50,000.
