Sports
Nigeria ends Tokyo Olympics with only two medals
Team Nigeria can only boast of only two medals following its participation in Tokyo Olympics.
Nigeria’s only medals were from Blessing Oborududu and Ese Brume.
Nigeria ends Tokyo Olympics with only two medals
Ese Brume, 25, won Nigeria’s first medal in the tournament after finishing third in the Women’s long jump event to claim the bronze medal for Team Nigeria.
Okorodudu, 32, won Nigeria’s second medal after finishing second in the 68kg women’s freestyle wrestling to claim the silver medal. She made history by becoming the first Nigerian wrestler to win an Olympic medal.
Nigeria ends Tokyo Olympics with only two medals
On Tuesday, the Federal Government of Nigeria rewarded Oborududu and Brume with the sum of $10,000 and $7500 respectively for their outstanding performance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
-
Politics4 days ago$35M Atlantic Refinery Project: Sunny Goli Commend Tinubu, EFCC over Diligent Prosecution
-
Politics4 days agoAlleged N101.4 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Service of Hearing Notice on Yahaya Bello
-
Politics4 days agoConfusion As Court Adjourns Appeals On Rivers State Political Crisis, Orders PDP To Clarify Legal Representation
-
Politics4 days agoEdo State Govt Bans Activities Of Drivers On Wheels And Road Transport Employees Association Of Nigeria (RTEAN).
-
News3 days agoKAI demolishes 138 Shanties, dislodges 169 illegal residents in Lagos
-
Politics6 days agoAppeal Court President Sets Up Special Panel to Address Rivers State Political Crisis
-
News3 days agoPolice Cracks Down Criminal Syndicates, Apprehend 82 suspects in Kano
-
National4 days agoTinubu Approved the Appointment of Daniel Bwala, Atiku’s Former Aide, Media Adviser