By Godwin Otang As part of events marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) and CSED Initiative recently held a three-day Cricket training for eighty (80) Cameroonian refugees at the Adagom 1 playground in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The training supervised by Bibiana
The ministry has proposed an annual National Sports and Fitness Day, which aims to elevate awareness of mental, physical, and emotional well-being across the country. Meanwhile, the games which will feature teams from 13 companies in the sector are aimed are ensuring wellness and enhancing productivity by fostering a culture of physical activity and healthy
Born in Amukwong Community in Obudu LGA of Cross River State, Dr. Richard Ekonesi Orim’s life journey is marked by a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and a passion for mentorship. From his formative years at St. Anthony’s Primary School, Alege – Obudu, to his attainment of a National Certificate in Education (Maths/Physics) from the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has re-echoed that the planned maiden State 14 km marathon bill for Saturday, March 30th, 2024 will still hold. In a public service announcement from the office of the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu and signed by the CPS – Gill Nsa, cleared that insinuations
When polled, the female delegation won 71 medals or 58.67% of the total medals won by Team Nigeria.
By Jonathan Ugbal As predicted, Team Nigeria has picked up on the medals table as the Athletics segment commenced earlier this week at the 13th African Games ongoing in Ghana. Tobi Amusan anchored the Nigerian women’s 4X100m team comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Olajide Olayinka, and Fore Abinusawa to win gold on Wednesday. The quartet dusted their
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Team Nigeria made a strong start in the athletics competition at the African Games in Ghana. All Nigerian athletes competing on Monday morning qualified for their respective events’ next stage. In the women’s 100m heats, all three Nigerian runners advanced to the semi-finals. Justina Eyakpobeyan led the pack at 11.43 seconds despite
By Jonathan Ugbal The Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has emphasized the need to make the Nigerian National Senior Football Team, Super Eagles more competitive to ensure a balanced integration of both local and foreign based players. The minister stated this during a live interview on TVC News sports desk on Friday