Commonwealth Games: Nigerian gold medallist, Chika Amalaha, accused of doping, suspended

July 29, 2014 | konknaijaboy

Chika Amalaha has been provisionally suspended from the tournament.

A Nigerian athlete, Chika Amalaha, on Tuesday failed a preliminary drug test at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

The 16-year-old weightlifter had on Saturday won gold medal in the … Read More

Commonwealth Games: #Video: Okagbare Celebrates|Nigeria pledges to pay special attention to medallists

July 29, 2014 | konknaijaboy

Minister praises the athletes.

The Nigerian Government has said that it will pay special attention to any athlete who wins a medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Minister of Sports, Tamuno Danagogo, made this disclosure while … Read More

Commonwealth Games: Queen Elizabeth Launches Baton Relay.

October 10, 2013 | konknaijaboy

The Queen is to begin the baton relay which will visit all 70 competing nations and territories ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The baton will contain the Queen’s hand-written message to the Commonwealth.

Unlike the Olympic Torch, … Read More