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Iran Wrestling Champion Afkari Executed
Iranian wrestling champion Navid Afkari has been executed for the alleged murder of a security guard during anti-Government protests in 2018, according to state media.
“The retaliation sentence against Navid Afkari, the killer of Hassan…
Edo 2020: Edo State Sports Commission Rallies Athletes, Coaches For Obaseki
With the 2020 Governorship Election in Edo State just around the corner, athletes and officials in Edo State are gearing up for a mega rally in Benin City, the state capital in support of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The rally being…
Tokyo Olympics Will Go Ahead ‘With or Without Covid’ – IOC Chief
Tokyo's postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice-president John Coates told AFP Monday, vowing they will be the "Games that conquered Covid".
The Olympics have never been…
Kwara Gov Okays Resumption Of Non-contact Sports Activities
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday said non-contact sporting activities have resumed in the state as part of the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, adding that his administration remains committed to reviving…
Lekan Salami Stadium Remodelling Gulps N5.5bn —-Gov Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has revealed that the contract for the remodeling of Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan was awarded to Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Ltd, at a total cost of Five Billion, Five…
WWE Legend Kamala Dies From COVID-19 Complications
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend James Harris popularly known as Kamala has died after complications from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Kamala, who died at 70, starred for Vince McMahon’s wrestling company during the late…
Sokoto Approves N1.65 B For Construction Of Sports Arena, Hall
The Sokoto state executive council Wednesday, approved the sum of over N1.65 billion for the construction of a new sports arena and indoor hall.
A breakdown of the money approved indicates that while the sum of N1.2 billion will be spent…
Undertaker Retires From Professional Wrestling At 55
Mark Calaway also know as the Undertaker has retired from professional wrestling at age 55.
The World Wrestling Entertainment WWE legend announced his exit from the wrestling business during the final episode of The Last Ride.…
Sports Commission Doles Out Relief Packages To Sports Writers
In order to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on members of the Lagos Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Sports Commission on Friday distributed packages,…
“The Rock” Tops List Of Richest Wrestling Stars Of All-Time
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is WWE's highest earner of all time as revealed by Givemesport.com
The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment was the face of the Attitude Era and he's since gone on to crack Hollywood too... making…