Nigeria To Participate In First Winter Olympics
Nigeria has made history as its women’s bobsled team has qualified for the 2018 Winter Olympics for the first time.
Ngozi Onwumere; brakewomen, Akuoma Omeoga and driver Seun Adigun will fly Nigeria’s flag at the Games billed for Pyeongchang.
After five qualifying races, the trio will be heading to South Korea in February.
The Bobsled and Skeleton Sports Federation of Nigeria (BSFN) are ecstactic over the trio’s qualification for the Winter Olympic.
“Ecstatic to say the least!” posted the Bobsled and Skeleton Sports Federation of Nigeria (BSFN). “To see a mere dream come to reality is a true blessing.
“Their hard work was inspiring and I hope Nigerians can appreciate what it took for them to achieve this.”
For Adigun, she had once dreamed of being the first woman to play in the NBA. She had tasted success in the 100m hurdles and also represented Nigeria at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
She told the BBC in March that, “We are from a continent that would never imagine sliding down ice at 80 or 90 miles per hour.
“I find the idea of getting people to take to that inspiring in itself.”
Also, compatriot Adeagbo aims to compete in the skeleton. Adeagho is a four-time NCAA All American and triple jump school record holder.
Iwobi Tips Arsenal For Europa League Glory
0 1055892 0Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has tipped Arsenal for the UEFA Europa League crown and a top four finish in the English Premier League. The Gunners are in sixth position, eight points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and only on Thursday,
Serena Williams and her Reddit co-founder fiancé Alexis to be married on Thursday
0 1178179 0New mother and tennis champion, Serena Williams, 36 and her fiance, Reddit co-founder Alexis Olympia Ohanian, are billed to be married in front of several stars and family members on Thusday, in New Orleans. The wedding is being held in
Ramsey Nouah accused of owing debt
0 634626 0Popular Nollywood actor and movie Producer/Director Ramsey Nouah has been accused of owing an undisclosed amount of money by a follower on Instagram. The follower with the Instagram handle @baiden.martha said, “Ramsey Nouah if you don’t mind to pay my
No Comments
