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We See podium potentials in our young swimmers – NSC DG Bukola Olopade

……..As Young swimmer Abdujabal Adama gets enlisted into Elite programs_   Director General of the National Sports commission, NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade has revealed that highly rated Nigeria young swimming

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Gateway Games Thriller: NSC DG Olopade Impresses in SWAN Exhibition Match

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Chief Bukola Olopade, was the cynosure of all eyes at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Novelty Match, at the ongoing

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Bayelsa Maintains Early Lead in Medal Standings at Gateway Games

Bayelsa state maintained it’s early lead at the top of the Medals table after Day 4 of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games.

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Hosting NSF Boosts State, National Development – Olapade

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olapade, has urged more states to host the National Sports Festival (NSF), citing its numerous

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NSC disqualifies registered Athletes with Antidoping issues from participating in 22nd National Sports Festival

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has cautioned that registered athletes with antidoping issues cannot compete for scoring medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024.

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Gateway Games 2024 Kicks Off with Colourful Opening Ceremony, Olapade Assures Success

As the Games begin at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, after a colourful and spectacular Opening Ceremony, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC),

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13 Days to Go: Ogun State Ready to Host Nigeria’s Biggest Sports Festival Yet

Nearly two decades after making history in 2006, Ogun State is once again taking center stage. Back then, the Gateway Games left a lasting impression on the nation under the

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NSC, National Council on Sports Approves Fixed Calendar for National Sports Festival, Streamlines Number of Sports to 32

In a bid to enhance the operational effectiveness and overall performance of Nigerian athletes, the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) memorandum towards a fixed period for the National Sports Festival (NSF),

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NSC DG, Olopade Receives Obafemi Martins, Urges Young Players to Emulate His Patriotism

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday, received former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, popularly known as the “Weapon of Mass Destruction,” at

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Nigeria to Host 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament to Celebrate ECOWAS 50th Anniversary

Nigeria is set to host the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament in Abuja from March 6-8, 2025, as part of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the West African regional

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