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Nigeria Sports witnessed several disappointments over the weekend at the ongoing 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Nigeria's sporting world experienced a series of setbacks over the weekend, with several disappointing results and controversies casting a shadow over the nation's Olympic campaign.
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Super Falcons suffer Heartbreaking defeat against World champions
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Despite a valiant defensive effort, a late free-kick from Alexia Putellas proved to be the difference between the two sides.
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19:44 - 28.07.2024
Paris 2024: Heartbreak for Nigeria as Putellas stunner sinks wasteful Super Falcons
Nigeria's Super Falcons have now lost back-to-back matches in Group C in Paris 2024 Olympics after the defeat against Spain.
Table Tennis Olympics campaign ends in disappointment
Nigeria's table tennis campaign at the Olympics came to a premature end as Offiong Edem was eliminated in the women's singles.
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Her defeat followed the earlier exits of Quadri Aruna and Olajide Omotayo, leaving the nation without a representative in the later stages of the competition.
Doping Scandal Rocks Nigerian Boxing
The weekend also brought the distressing news of Cynthia Ogunsemilore's positive doping test.
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The promising boxer's Olympic dream was shattered after she was found to have used a banned substance.
This incident has cast a shadow over Nigerian boxing and raised concerns about the country's anti-doping measures.
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07:48 - 28.07.2024
Paris 2024: Nigerian boxer, Cynthia Ogunsemilore kicked out of Olympics after positive doping test
One of Nigeria's representatives at the Paris Olympics games has been sent home after failing a drug test.
Meanwhile, another Nigerian boxer Olaitan Olaore was also eliminated from the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Nigerian faced stiff competition from Kazakhstan’s Oralbay Aibek in the first round.
Aibek dominated the match, winning all three rounds by unanimous decision (5-0).
Nigeria Loses Former Club Owners
Chief Iwuanyanwu, who renamed the former Spartans Football Club of Owerri to Iwuanyanwu Nationale, passed away at 82 on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
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06:38 - 29.07.2024
Paris 2024: Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala justifies starting role despite painful Football Olympics defeat to Spain
Former Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala proved she deserves to start more games for Nigeria after her performance for the Super Falcons against Spain.
Also, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, who transformed Gabros International of Nnewi into FC IfeanyiUbah, died at a London hospital on Saturday morning, July 27, at 52.
Supersand Eagles Out of Beach Soccer AFCON
Nigeria's bid to reclaim their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations title came to a premature end as the Supersand Eagles suffered a devastating defeat to Mauritania in the qualifier's second leg, despite a brilliant showing on home soil.
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The result is particularly painful given that Nigeria only needed a draw to secure their place in the tournament. The team's failure to advance will undoubtedly be a source of disappointment for players, coaches, and lovers of Beach soccer.
These setbacks have undoubtedly dampened the spirits of Nigerian sports fans, but it is essential to remember that the Olympic journey is a marathon, not a sprint. With the competition still ongoing, there is still an opportunity for Nigerian athletes to redeem themselves and make the nation proud.
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