Fina, swimming's world governing body, has voted to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty. Fina will also aim to establish an 'open' category at competitions for swimmers whose gender identity is different than their birth sex. The new policy,… Continue reading FINA Bars Transgender Swimmers Taking Part in Women’s Elite Events if They Went Through Puberty as Male_Ada Nkong

Before Veronique Djilo headed to the Olembe Stadium to watch Cameroon – nicknamed the Indomitable Lions – take on Comoros the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), she updated her WhatsApp status as “Lion 4 life”. And that was the last time her niece, Leokam, whom she lived with, would hear from her.Djilo, a 41-year-old woman… Continue reading Cameroon Mourns Victims of Stampede_Ada Nkong

Djokovic at Melbourne Airport Sunday Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country. Judges rejected a challenge by the unvaccinated tennis star after the government cancelled his visa on "health and good order" grounds. Djokovic said he was "extremely disappointed" but accepted the ruling. He… Continue reading Djokovic Loses Visa Battle, Deported by Australia_Ada Nkong

Nigerians are jubilant as the Super Eagles start off the African cup of nations in Garoua with a 1-0 win against Egypt.This places them at the top of group D. The goal scored by Kelechi Iheanacho came in the 30th minute and was the only goal of the match starting Nigeria's participation in the tournament… Continue reading AFCON: Nigeria Beats Egypt 1-0_Ada Nkong

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has flagged off the 1st Nigeria Police Force Invitational Triathlon (Swimming, running and biking) Championship, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. A statement by CP Frank Mba, force public relations officer reports the IGP noted that the Championship, which is the… Continue reading First IGP International Triathlon: IGP Calls for Sportsmanship_Ada Nkong

The 16 action-packed days of Tokyo 2020 have flown by. We've had superb sporting drama, new heroes emerging, world records broken and plenty of history made.So what are the stats to savour from this Olympic Games? BBC Sport and Nielsen Gracenote take a look…The United States top the medal table for the sixth time in… Continue reading Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best Stats From the Games_Ada Nkong

Pep Guardiola has ruled out a Manchester City move for Lionel Messi after Barcelona’s shock announcement that the Argentina superstar will leave the Camp Nou. City boss Guardiola was Messi’s manager at Barcelona for four successful years and the Premier League champions were immediately linked with the forward following Thursday’s bombshell news. But Guardiola had… Continue reading Pep Guardiola Rules Out Man City Move for Messi_Ada Nkong

Barcelona's football legend Lionel Messi has finally left the La Liga giants. Barcelona announced the departure of their highest goal scorer in a statement on his website on Thursday evening. According to the statement: “Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new… Continue reading Finally Lionel Messi Leaves Barcelona_Ada Nkong

Ese Brume has won Nigeria's first medal at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She won a bronze medal in women’s long jump. Germany’s Malaika Mihambo soared to gold in the women’s long jump, snatching victory from former champion Brittney Reese with her last leap of the competition. Ese Brume took the bronze medal with a… Continue reading Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Nigeria’s Ese Brume Wins Country’s First Medal_Ada Nkong