Athletic Heat is set to celebrate a decade of covering and promoting athletics with the Athletic Heat 10th Year Anniversary Pre-National Sports Festival Competition, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex (YabaTech Stadium),…
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African stars shine on day one of the 2026 Diamond League final in Brussels
The opening day of the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels delivered a spectacular night of athletics, with African athletes taking centre stage across the track and field. From dominant distance-running displays to explosive sprinting and outstanding field-event performances, the…
Team Nigeria dominates CAA U18/U20 Region II Championships with outstanding medal haul in Dakar
Team Nigeria delivered one of its most impressive performances at the CAA U18/U20 Region II Championships in Dakar, Senegal, producing outstanding displays across the sprints, relays, jumps, throws, hurdles, and middle distance events to finish the competition with an impressive…
Coach Adebote Olalekan declares Intent to contest for ACAN National Presidency
Coach Adebote Olalekan, popularly known as D’Victor, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National President of the Athletics Coaches Association of Nigeria (ACAN), a move many within the athletics community have described as timely and…
Esther Joseph headlines Nigerian dominance as collegiate stars deliver exceptional Indoor Performances Across NCAA
Nigerian athletes record personal bests, school records and major victories across Jarvis Scott Invite, Tyson Invitational, Tiger Paw Invitational and international meets Nigerian sprint sensation Esther Joseph produced the defining performance of the weekend, leading a wave of outstanding results…
Nigeria’s athletes dominate Tracks and Fields Across continents this Weekend
Nigerian athletes produced a wave of world-class performances across the U.S. and Europe this weekend, underlining the nation’s growing influence on the global indoor circuit. From record-breaking sprints to headline-grabbing field marks, the green white green contingent delivered depth, quality,…
Edose & Adeshina Lead Record-Breaking Weekend for Nigerian Athletes
The 2026 indoor season continues to deliver unforgettable moments for Nigerian athletics, and this past weekend was defined by two outstanding national record performances. Edose Ibadin and Temitope Adeshina stood tall at the forefront, setting the tone for yet another…
Adeshina, Ibadin Ignite Nigerian Indoor Season with Record Performances
Nigeria’s 2026 indoor athletics campaign is off to a flying start, powered by two headline performances from Temitope Adeshina and Edose Ibadin, who have already stamped their authority on the season. In the women’s high jump, Temitope Adeshina (Texas Tech)…
Eric Chelle unveils provisional 31 Man Squad for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his provisional 31 man squad ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. The squad features established stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Ademola…
NSC Approves Bayelsa’s bid to host 2028 National Sports Festival.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has given Bayelsa State the green light to host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The announcement came after a courtesy visit to Yenagoa by NSC Director General, Chief Bukola Olapade, who led a powerful…
