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National SWAN Appoints Caretaker Committee For FCT Chapter

0 comments, 29/06/2026, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Grassroots, Investigation, News

By Amaechi Agbo The National leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has appointed a three-man Caretaker Committee to spearhead its Federal Capital Territory Chapter for a period of three months. Those appointed as contained in an official letter by the Secretary-Genera... Read more...

C’Wealth Games Trials: Ezechukwu Wins Award, Ogundiran takes Women’s 100m title, Enekwechi Extends Dominance with 5th Shotput Crown

0 comments, 23/06/2026, by Best Choice Sports
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Tennis Comeback: “I Have Nothing to Prove” – Serena Williams

0 comments, 08/06/2026, by Best Choice Sports
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Zverev beats Cobolli in Paris to win first Grand Slam

0 comments, 08/06/2026, by Best Choice Sports
Posted in Athletics, News, Tennis

NSC Sets Ambitious 20-Gold Medal Target for Commonwealth Games

0 comments, 08/06/2026, by Best Choice Sports
Posted in Athletics, Boxing, Football, Grassroots, News, olympics

NOC Postpones 2026 Olympic Day celebration as 18 States Indicate Readiness

0 comments, 07/06/2026, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Boxing, Grassroots, News, olympics, Tennis

By Amaechi Agbo The organisers of the Sport-For-All Commission under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a one-week postponement of the 2026 Olympic Day celebration 28th no fewer than 18 States indicating readiness to be part of the programme. Initially scheduled for Saturd... Read more...

Rita Ferdinard Sets New African Record at African Open Para Powerlifting Championship

0 comments, 23/05/2026, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Grassroots, News

By Amaechi Agbo Team Nigeria continued its impressive outing at the African Open Para Powerlifting Championship in Oran, Algeria, delivering another dominant performance on Friday as the country closed the day with an impressive haul of five gold, two silver and two bronze medals. The Nigeria... Read more...

Nigeria. Athlete Oluwabukola PereiraKilled Days Before Her MBA Exam

0 comments, 19/05/2026, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Grassroots, Investigation, News

By Amaechi Agbo A Nigerian athlete, Oluwabukola Pereira, , has been shot dead during a suspected robbery at a car service centre in Lockland, Ohio. The 30-year-old middle-distance runner was a cashier at the car service centre where she was killed by the assailant, who, according to a co-wor... Read more...

Facilities Ready for 3rd National Para Games, Abuja 2026 – Organisers Affirm

0 comments, 15/03/2026, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, News, olympics, Tennis

By Amaechi Agbo With just 12 days to the start of the 3rd National Para Games Abuja 2026, the Local Organizing Committee have confirmed that all competition venues across Abuja are fully prepared to host athletes from across the country for Nigeria’s biggest multi-sport event for athletes with... Read more...

Dominant Nsukka Zone Wins Gov. Mbah Secondary Schools Sports Championship, Again

0 comments, 15/03/2026, by Best Choice Sports in Athletics, Basketball, Football, News, Tennis

By Amaechi Agbo Nsukka Education Zone has emerged champion of the 2026 Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Secondary Schools Sports Championship. The competition concluded on Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Nsukka Zone won the coveted trophy after finishing with 12 gold, 7 silver and ... Read more...