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Nigeria’s Oshonaike Joins IOC Athletes’ Commission

Wale busari04 mins

Nigeria’s Olufunke Oshonaike has broken new ground after being appointed into the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, becoming the first Nigerian to secure a spot on the influential body. The seven-time Olympian earned the appointment through a nomination by IOC President Kirsty Coventry as part of efforts to complete the Commission’s structure ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Oshonaike joins four other newly selected athletes from different parts of the world. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 4, the IOC announced the latest additions as Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha of Iran (badminton), Husein Alireza of Saudi Arabia (rowing), Cheick Sallah Cissé of Côte d’Ivoire (taekwondo), Olufunke Oshonaike of Nigeria (table tennis), and Mariana Pajón of Colombia (cycling). The selection process was carried out in consultation with the Commission’s chair, Emma Terho. “The Athletes’ Commission is essential in making sure athletes remain at the heart of everything we do. I am deeply grateful to our new members for their commitment and the wealth of experience they bring in service to athletes worldwide.” Oshonaike’s appointment crowns a remarkable career that saw her compete at seven straight Olympic Games, from Atlanta 1996 through Tokyo 2020. Beyond her international achievements, she currently serves on the Athletes’ Commissions of both the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation. Another African appointee, Cheick Sallah Cissé, is a Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist in taekwondo and presently co-chairs the World Taekwondo Athletes’ Commission. With the new members added, the IOC Athletes’ Commission now has 23 members drawn from across all continents, including one representative from the Refugee Olympic Team. The Commission consists of 13 women and 10 men, covering 15 summer sports and five winter sports. Welcoming the new appointees, Chair Emma Terho said their presence would strengthen the Commission’s work. “Their diverse backgrounds, achievements, and experience will enrich our discussions and help us continue to advocate for athletes worldwide.” Reacting to her historic appointment, Oshonaike expressed gratitude and pride. “I am so excited because during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games campaign, I was impressed by the huge support from my country and athletes across the world. This appointment confirms that my efforts did not go unnoticed. It has been my dream to impact the sport that has given me the rare opportunity to live well in life.” The IOC Athletes’ Commission serves as a vital platform within the Olympic Movement, ensuring athletes are directly involved in key decisions. It is made up of up to 23 members, with 12 elected by athletes during the Olympic Games and up to 11 appointed by the IOC President to maintain balanced representation across gender, regions, and sporting disciplines.

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16 Women Teams to Star at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Fola Badmus04 mins

FIFA is pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams to participate in the Olympic Football Tournaments at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28) – a major milestone for the women’s game and a powerful endorsement of women’s sport. The expansion of the women’s tournament reflects the shared commitment of FIFA, the IOC and LA28 to elevate women’s sport, celebrate the strength of the women’s game in the United States and continue to open doors for more players and more nations on the world stage. “FIFA has always believed in the power of women’s football and today’s decision by the IOC Executive Board is a positive step,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Our vision is clear: we are investing in and expanding opportunities for women’s football at every level. More teams on the Olympic stage means more role models, more inspiration and more impact. “This development reflects our shared understanding that women’s football deserves greater representation and visibility at the Olympic Games. We thank the IOC for the fruitful discussions that will make LA28 a groundbreaking event, and we will continue to work with our partners to incorporate futsal and beach soccer into the Olympic programme.” FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström, said: “FIFA has been working on the increase in women’s teams at the Olympics for some time. On behalf of FIFA, I would like to thank the IOC administration for their collaboration with us over the past months to prepare this groundbreaking decision. We are very pleased with the outcome but, of course, we will continue with fully commitment our daily and sustained work across all relevant areas of the women’s game including competitions, technical and the regulatory landscape to unlock the undeniable potential it has everywhere in the world.” FIFA has consistently advocated the expansion of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, including by having made a formal request to increase the number of women’s teams from 12 to 16 ahead of Paris 2024. This request was in line with Goal 7 of FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 , which calls for more opportunities for women and girls in football and at all levels of the game. It also builds on the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, which was expanded from 24 to 32 teams, resulting in record-breaking engagement and showcasing the emerging talent from around the world. This move only increased the interest in the tournament, as eight debutant nations and an additional 184 players had the chance to perform on the global stage.

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