Funke Oshonaike: I endured pain to join Olympics’ Club Seven

Olufunke Oshonaike’s record as the most successful African female table tennis player stands her out. The 44-year-old and mother of two wants to concentrate on inspiring youngsters to shine in table tennis. “I’m the happiest woman in the world today,…

Olympics postponement blessing for Team Nigeria – Ogba

Nigeria Olympic Committee 1st vice-president, Solomon Ogba, has said the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics could work in Team Nigeria’s advantage as it would give them ample time to prepare well, but warned that athletes who didn’t prepare well might…

Tokyo Olympics: Justin Gatlin, 38, says he can win gold

Former Olympic and world 100m champion Justin Gatlin says he can win gold at the Tokyo Olympics despite him likely being 39 when the postponed Games take place. The Olympics, due to begin in July, were postponed this week because…

I’ll make history as only African woman to participate in seven Olympics — Oshonaike (Punch)

Nigerian table tennis star, Funke Oshonaike, says if she qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 2020, she will go down in history as the only female in Africa to participate in seven Olympics. The 44-year-old table tennis star made this known…

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