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How to keep fit at home following Lagos gyms closure
By Temitope Akintoye,
Coronavirus is out on the streets and the Lagos State Government has asked that all persons stay home where they are safe from catching the deadly viral infection or, possibly spreading it to their friends or…
Roger Federer, wife donates $1mn into coronavirus fund
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Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer and his wife, Mirka, have donated $1 Million for families in Switzerland that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
"These are challenging times for everyone and nobody should be…
Anthony Joshua under self-isolation after meeting Prince Charles
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World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has placed himself in self-isolation after Prince Charles, who he met recently, was diagnosed with coronavirus.
Chales, the eldest son and heir to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth…
IOC postpones Tokyo 2020 Olympic games for one year
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The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has announced postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, stating that its decision was as a result of the existing world health crisis caused by incidence of the deadly…
IOC, Japan bow to pressure, postpones Olympic games following Canada, Australia boycott
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Japanese Government have bowed to pressure from countries expected to participate in the Tokyo 2020 games, and have signified that the Olympic tournament would be postponed…
Athletes body demand Tokyo Olympics plans review amid coronavirus fears
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Following outbreak of coronavirus, Sport and Rights Alliance (SRA) and the World Players Association (WPA), have demanded that International Olympic Committee (IOC) should review plans and examine if it was still safe for…
Dybala, Maldini, son quarantine over coronavirus status
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Argentina striker Paulo Dybala and AC Milan technical director, Paolo Maldini, have been diagnosed with coronavirus, after testing positive to the deadly disease in Italy.
Also diagnosed with the disease on Saturday were…
NFF shuts down football activities over coronavirus
By Monsuru Olowoopejo
Following spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the country's Football Federation (NFF) has ordered cessation of all football activities in the country for the next four weeks.
According to the country’s supreme…
Olympics organisers refute alleged plans to endanger athletes
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The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has refuted claims that it plans to endanger world athletes, who are expected to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, through its refusal to cancel the sporting event…
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 over coronavirus threat
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The Union of European Football Association, UEFA, has announced postponement of its annual football tournament, Euro 2020, stating that the move was with aim to avoid propagation of coronavirus spread due to sporting…