SportsNews

Paris Olympics: Ogunleye Wins Gold For Germany In Thrilling Shot Put Final

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1 year ago

August 10, 2024

Yemisi Ogunleye made history for Germany, clinching the gold medal in the women’s shot put at the Paris Olympics with a thrilling final throw of 20.00m.

The 25-year-old’s victory marked a stunning conclusion to the competition, as she edged out New Zealand’s Maddison-Lee Wesche, who achieved a personal best of 19.86m with her fifth throw.

Ogunleye’s winning throw came on her sixth and final attempt, showcasing her nerves of steel and unwavering focus under pressure.

Her gold medal marks a significant milestone in her career, adding to her impressive collection of medals, including silver at the 2024 World Indoor Championships and bronze at the European Championships in Rome earlier this year.

China’s Song Jiayuan took home the bronze with a throw of 19.32m, while the USA’s Jaida Ross narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with a throw of 19.23m.

Reigning Tokyo gold medalist Gong Lijiao of China, a three-time Olympic medalist, settled for fifth place with a throw of 19.17m.

Ogunleye’s victory marks a triumphant moment for Germany in the women’s shot put, as she becomes the first German athlete to win gold in the event since 1992.

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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17 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)