Tag: #GrassrootsSports
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NRFF’S ‘RUGBY RISING’ ENGAGES 5,000+ GIRLS NATIONWIDE
Women’s rugby in Nigeria is gaining serious ground! The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) says over 5,000 girls have taken part in its Rugby Rising programme across the country. According to media coordinator Tolu Oguntimehin, the four-month initiative delivered structured training sessions in schools, community centres and academies — all guided by World Rugby safety…
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AMUWO GAMES VOLLEYBALL FINAL SET: RHINOS VS ELEPHANT IN THRILLING SHOWDOWN
The Amuwo Games volleyball event in Lagos is heating up, with Rhinos defeating Lions 15-12, 12-17, 15-13 to reach the final. Elephant also secured their spot by overcoming Sharks 15-12, 13-15, 15-11 in another intense semi-final. The tournament, a grassroots initiative featuring eight teams across 16 sports, has been a great platform showcasing resilience and…
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SWAN RAISES ALARM ON AGE FALSIFICATION AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
Sports Writers demand stricter age checks to protect grassroots sports integrity in Nigeria. The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) condemned widespread age cheating at the 9th National Youth Games and called on the National Sports Commission to enforce tougher verification. They applauded Delta State’s hosting and Team Lagos’ first overall win but stressed the…
