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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSC hands Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna for upgrade

The National Sports Commission has transferred the Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna State for extensive renovations and an increase in capacity.

Feb 27 • 11:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After a delayed decision in a doping case, the head of the Appeals Commission is replaced

The Latvian government has appointed Artūrs Balodis-Rozītis as the new head of the Appeals Commission for doping cases, replacing Māris Liepiņš following concerns about the commission's work.

Feb 24 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Talihärm confirmed as a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission, becoming the first Estonian to hold this position.

Feb 22 • 21:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSC pledges support for power sector workers’ maiden NESI Games

The National Sports Commission in Nigeria has committed to backing the inaugural Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Games to promote unity and enhance the sports economy within the power sector.

Feb 22 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rosas de Ouro fires Carnival Commission after relegation to Access Group 1

The samba school Rosas de Ouro has dismissed its Carnival Commission following a poor performance leading to its relegation to Access Group 1.

Feb 22 • 09:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSC eyes international hosting rights with facility rebuild

The National Sports Commission of Nigeria is working to secure international hosting rights for sporting events while also upgrading aging sports facilities as part of its economic growth strategy.

Feb 22 • 00:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Won Yun-jong IOC Athletes’ Commission Member "I will raise my voice for the rights of athletes... That is my role"

South Korean athlete Won Yun-jong has pledged to advocate for athletes' rights as a newly elected member of the IOC Athletes’ Commission.

Feb 20 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PM OLYMPIC ⟩ Johanna Talihärm: I want the next generation to have a better sports experience than mine

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm expresses her joy at being elected to the International Olympic Committee's athlete commission, emphasizing the importance of improving sports experiences for future generations.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Talihärm: In my new role, I can fight even better for athletes

Johanna Talihärm is the first Estonian to join the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission, expressing excitement and a strong sense of responsibility.

Feb 19 • 15:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Won Yun-jong elected to IOC Athletes' Commission... third Korean, first from winter sports

Bobsled Olympic silver medalist Won Yun-jong has been elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission, marking the first winter sports representative and the third Korean in this role.

Feb 19 • 14:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Sports Contribute to the Growth of Europe's Economy?

A report from the European Commission highlights that sports contribute significantly to the European economy, accounting for 3.4% of the EU's GDP.

Feb 17 • 06:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo Sports Commission boss applauds Niger Delta Games facilities

The Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission commended the facilities prepared for the upcoming 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin City, highlighting significant renovations.

Feb 12 • 03:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSC eyes global standards, shooting facility upgrade

The National Sports Commission is upgrading Nigeria’s national shooting range in Abuja to meet international standards, as part of a broader effort to enhance elite performance in shooting sports.

Feb 9 • 01:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Scholarships for Mexican Athletes: from 9,000 pesos with Ana Guevara to 26,000 with Rommel Pacheco

The National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports, led by former diver Rommel Pacheco, faced challenges in modifying athlete scholarships due to athlete dissatisfaction over funding reductions linked to competition results.

Feb 6 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More than 60 prominent sportspeople call for federal royal commission after Bondi attack

Over 60 Australian athletes are urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to initiate a federal royal commission to address antisemitism, radicalisation, and the recent Bondi terror attack that left 15 dead.

Jan 4 • 02:02 UTC

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