National Sports Commission

🥋 UPDATE: The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, @ShehuDikko , was a special guest at the demonstration by the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Demonstration Team during the grand finale of the 14th Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship at MO Arena, Abuja, on Sunday, 25.10.2026. The demonstration by the South Korean team highlighted the technical excellence, discipline and athletic precision that define taekwondo, adding an international dimension to a championship that attracted athletes across various categories. The Commission’s support for taekwondo development shows the commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s sporting ecosystem, expanding opportunities for athletes and promoting international partnerships that can contribute to the growth of sports in the country. The championship was organised under the leadership of the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria, with the participation of the Kukkiwon team further highlighting the importance of international sporting exchanges in advancing the discipline. . #NSC #NationalSportsCommission #RHINSE

🇳🇬 TEAM NIGERIA ALL SET FOR DAKAR 2026 The National Sports Commission has formally sent forth Team Nigeria ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, charging the country’s young athletes to compete with pride, discipline and patriotism. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, NSC Director General, Hon. @BukolaOlopadee , encouraged the athletes to seize the historic opportunity, maximise their international exposure and use the experience as a foundation for future success, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The Federal Government also announced cash rewards of $3,000 for gold medallists, $2,500 for silver medallists and $2,000 for bronze medallists, recognising the efforts of the young athletes preparing to represent Nigeria on the international stage. The ceremony featured the formal handover of the contingent to the Nigeria Olympic Committee ahead of the team’s departure for Senegal. Dakar 2026 marks the first time an Olympic sporting event will be held on African soil, offering Nigeria’s emerging talents an important opportunity to showcase their abilities and gain valuable international experience. Team Nigeria will compete in six sports: athletics, boxing, road cycling, swimming, table tennis and beach volleyball. The Games run from October 31 to November 13, 2026. . #NSC #NationalSportsCommission #TeamNigeria #Dakar2026 #YouthOlympics

🏏🇳🇬 NIGERIA CROWNED CHAMPIONS Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the YellowGreens, have been crowned champions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C after completing an unbeaten campaign with five victories from five matches. The hosts sealed the title on Sunday with a thrilling one-run victory over Uganda at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium - NCF Oval 1 in Abuja. Nigeria posted 148 all out in 19.4 overs before restricting Uganda to 147/9 in 20 overs. Isaac Danladi led Nigeria’s batting effort with 47 runs, while Uganda captain Riazat Ali Shah scored 60 off 35 balls to set up a tense finish. Nigeria held their nerve in the closing moments to secure the victory and finish top of the standings. Danladi was named Player of the Series after scoring 223 runs, while teammate Selim Salau received the Best Batter award with 206 runs. Uganda’s Enock Kasaija claimed the Best Bowler award with 11 wickets, while The Gambia’s Bubacarr Kuyateh was named Best Fielder. Nigeria and Uganda have both qualified for the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, joining Tanzania, Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya in the six-team contest on the pathway to the 2028 World Cup. The National Sports Commission congratulates the YellowGreens on their tournament victory and commends the players and technical crew for their performances throughout the competition. The Commission also acknowledges the leadership of the Nigeria Cricket Federation for it's role in the team’s success and the continued development of cricket in Nigeria. . #NSC #NationalSportsCommission #YellowGreens #Cricket #TeamNigeria

🇳🇬 UPDATE: The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), @ShehuDikko , was alongside Kaduna State Governor @ubasanius , @OfficialAPCNg governors, ministers, heads of government agencies, the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) leadership, party leaders and mammoth supporters from across the North and indeed the country joined in support of President @officialABAT , GCFR, and Vice President @officialSKSM , at the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Dikko, who also serves as Director of Sports Sector Mobilisation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council @APC_2027_PCC and a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Kaduna rally, was actively involved in preparations and organization for the event, including a pre-rally inspection of Kaduna Township Stadium alongside Governor Uba Sani and other senior officials. The rally marked the commencement of the party’s presidential campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party seeking to mobilise support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. . #NSC #NationalSportsCommission #RHINSE