The Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet has received an additional sponsorship for the men’s 800m from the Proprietor of Samkay Athletics Club, Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe. Dr. Oredipe, is the Bayelsa State Athletics Chairman, an Auditor of the Athletics Federation…
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Beauty by Daz Nigeria Joins Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet as Gold Sponsor
Beauty by Daz Nigeria has officially partnered with Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet as a Gold Sponsor, becoming the first brand sponsor to come on board for the landmark athletics event. The meet is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at…
Athletic Heat Unveils Edidiong Udo 800m Showcase for 10th Anniversary Meet
Nigerian international quarter-miler Edidiong Udo has pledged his support for the men’s and women’s 800m at the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet, scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos, Nigeria. In recognition of his contribution…
Leendert Koekemoer breaks South African U20 record
Leendert Koekemoer continues to announce himself as one of the brightest young quarter-milers in the world after storming to a Personal Best and South African U20 National Record of 44.52s at the Grand Prix Brescia 2026 in Italy. The reigning…
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…
Ogazi, Ajayi, and Timitope lead Nigerian charge at NCAA Indoor Championships
Nigeria’s athletes shone brightly at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, with standout performances from Samuel Ogazi, Kanyinsola Ajayi, and Temitope Adeshina setting the tone for a weekend of dominance. Samuel Ogazi electrified the track in the men’s 400m,…
Ibrahim Yakubu rewrites Ghana’s hurdles history
Ghana’s Ibrahim Yakubu is enjoying a historic start to the 2026 indoor season, announcing himself as one of Africa’s premier sprint hurdlers with record breaking performances in the 60m hurdles. At the Harvard Invitational, Yakubu delivered a statement series. He…
Beyond the Finish Line: Star Mpama’s Mission to Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Champions
In a world where talent often outpaces opportunity, the Beyond the Finish Line initiative continues to rewrite the narrative one athlete, one story, and one dream at a time. Through the Athlete Impact Fund, this movement is giving young athletes…
Team Nigeria wraps up day one in Tokyo with moments of promise and power
Day one of the World Championships delivered a blend of near-misses and shining breakthroughs for Team Nigeria, setting the stage for an exciting campaign ahead. In the women’s events, Rosemary Chukwuma ran a composed 11.27s in the 100m, finishing 5th…
Onyekwere, Godfred and Comfort claim National Titles on Day 1 of Nigerian Championships
Day one of the 2025 Nigerian Athletics Championships in Lagos delivered a string of thrilling performances, with national champions retaining their titles, new stars emerging, and personal bests falling across various events. In the women’s Discus Throw, Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons stamped…
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…
