Senator John Owan-Enoh, Nigeria’s sports development minister, has asked Nigerians to support Team Nigeria in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
Nigeria’s contingent, featuring talented and world-class athletes, is poised to make a significant impact after months of preparation and training. The country is counting 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, to surpass its best performance at the quadrennial games, achieved at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
“My aspiration for Team Nigeria is to surpass its best Olympic outing achieved at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA.
“Our athletes are putting in tremendous effort and dedication in their preparations. We are confident that with the support of every Nigerian, our team will excel and make the nation proud,” Senator Enoh said
Senator Enoh revealed that the athletes will be fully motivated to excel at the Games, their welfare is a top most priority. “The entire 100 million naira contributed by the Federal House of Representatives will be given to the athletes,” the Minister announced at the parley with journalists in Abuja on Thursday.
“Additionally, domestic camping allowances, foreign training grants, foreign training allowances, Olympic Games allowances, and winning bonuses will be given to ensure our athletes are well-supported,” he said.
87 competitors will represent Nigeria in 12 athletic events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which begin on Friday, July 26. Athletics, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, weightlifting, wrestling, badminton, boxing, canoeing, cycling, women’s basketball, and football are among the sports offered.