• Sat, December 7, 2024

by: Vanguard

Requiem for Edo Sport, by Patrick Omorodion

The Latin expression, 'Requiem aeternum dona eis, translated in Eng- lish means, "Eternal rest grant to them." That is the song I have this second Sunday of December, exactly 17 days to Christmas for my dear Edo State which once had a collosus,

by: NJ.com

Girls hockey as sanctioned sport should add opportunities. Why is one girl left out?

In the 2023-24 season, roughly 45 girls across New Jersey owned a roster spot on a boys varsity hockey team. Of the girls coming back this season, Reiter is alone in being forced off a boys team, because her school has a girls hockey team. It remains the only girls co-op in the state.

by: Knoxville News Sentinel

Lady Vols basketball vs Iowa score today: Live updates, game highlights, how to watch

It's Lady Vols vs Iowa in the Women's Champions Classic this college basketball season. Follow for live score updates, game highlights from New York.

by: Khaleej Times

Look: Meet 8-year-old girl with 11 medals in karate and kickboxing

Meera's journey goes beyond sports; she has also built a successful modelling career, appearing in over 85 advertising campaigns

by: fbcnews

Australia Wonderers impressed

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by: Reuters

Pavel Zacha scores another OT goal as Bruins top Flyers

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by: MSN

'Disgraceful': Track and Field Community Angered by US Champion's Latest Paris Olympics Revelation

The US track and field scene had a great run during the Paris Olympics, as they won a medal in almost every category they competed in. The post 'Disgraceful': Track and Field Community Angered by US Champion's Latest Paris Olympics Revelation appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

No 'second chances' for Blitzboks in Cape Town showdown

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by: MSN

Arizona State dominates in Texas, giving CFP-seeking Big 12 exactly what it needs

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Kentucky vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Global athletes compete in Madison's first Strongman Games

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by: Daily Express

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by: Saturday Down South

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by: The Royal Gazette

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by: The Daily Journal

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by: Khel Now

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by: The Courier-Journal

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by: Penn Live

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by: The Advocate

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by: The Daily Illini

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SkaSports and Angkor Tiger join hands to build a football stadium in Cambodia

by: USA Today

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by: NBC Sports

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by: Football Italia

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by: USA Today

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by: Sports Illustrated

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by: The New York Times

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by: CBSSports.com

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by: The New York Times

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by: USA Today

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by: BBC

Premier League Crystal Palace 2 Manchester City 2 Full time

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by: BBC

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Boise State's Historic Win Sparks College Football Playoff Controversy

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Requiem for Edo Sport, by Patrick Omorodion

The Latin expression, 'Requiem aeternum dona eis, translated in Eng- lish means, "Eternal rest grant to them." That is the song I have this second Sunday of December, exactly 17 days to Christmas for my dear Edo State which once had a collosus,
The article "Requiem for Edo Sport" by Patrick Omorodion, published in Vanguard Nigeria, discusses the decline of sports in Edo State, Nigeria. It highlights the historical significance of Edo State in producing notable athletes like Sunday Bada, Ese Brume, and others who have excelled internationally. However, the article laments the current state of sports infrastructure and development in the region, pointing out the neglect and lack of investment in sports facilities, the absence of grassroots sports programs, and the failure of successive governments to prioritize sports development. Omorodion criticizes the political leadership for not leveraging sports for youth engagement and development, leading to a decline in the state's sports legacy. He calls for a revival of sports in Edo State through better funding, infrastructure development, and a renewed focus on nurturing young talent to restore its past glory in sports.

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