With only few days remaining until the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Senator John Owan-Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, is calling on Nigerians to support Team Nigeria’s athletes as they prepare to represent the nation at the prestigious international event.
Nigeria’s team consists of highly skilled and top-tier athletes who are poised to make a significant impact on the world stage following extensive months of preparation and training. The country is pinning its hopes on world record holder Oluwatobiloba Amusan, Ese Brume, Blessing Oborodudu, Odunayo Adekouroye, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Aruna Quadri, and the two Favours (Ashe and Ofili) among others, in order to surpass its previous best performance at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
“My goal for Team Nigeria is to exceed their previous best performance at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA.”
Senator Enoh expressed that the athletes are displaying remarkable effort and commitment in their preparations. It is believed that with the backing of all Nigerians, the team will succeed and bring honor to the nation.
Senator Enoh emphasized that the athletes will receive full motivation to perform exceptionally well at the Games, with their well-being being of utmost importance. During a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister declared that the entire 100 million naira donated by the Federal House of Representatives will be allocated to the athletes.
Furthermore, our athletes will receive domestic camping allowances, foreign training grants, foreign training allowances, Olympic Games allowances, and winning bonuses to ensure they are well-supported.
A total of 87 athletes to compete in 12 different sporting events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will begin on Friday, July 26. The sports in which they will be participating include athletics, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, weightlifting, wrestling, badminton, boxing, canoeing, cycling, women’s basketball, and women’s football.
