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87 athletes will represent Nigeria in 12 various sports.
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has warned Nigerian athletes going to the Olympics that they have no excuse to fail at the biggest sports showpiece.
Enoh highlighted the government's unwavering commitment, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration approved the entirety of the Olympic budget.
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He emphasized that this full support places the responsibility on the athletes to deliver exceptional performances.
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05:12 - 07.07.2024
Ogun State rewards Tobi Amusan
Dapo Abiodun rewarded athletes who won gold medals at the African Games with a cash prize of N500,000 each, with silver and bronze medal winners receiving N300,000 and N250,000 respectively.
"We have no excuse to fail, The President has approved the entire budget, and it is now up to us to reciprocate this goodwill by making the nation proud. Expectations are high, and I have faith in the abilities of our athletes," he said.
Nigeria will be well-represented at the Games with 87 athletes competing across 12 different sports.
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18:41 - 06.07.2024
AFN drops youthful track and field team list for Paris 2024 Olympic Games spearheaded by Tobi Amusan
The Paris 2024 Olympic track and field team list has been released by the AFN, which is a blend of youth and experience.
The country has a strong history of success at the Paralympic Games, having won 40 gold medals, 19 silver medals, and 21 bronze medals, totaling 80 medals to date.
Nigeria is set to extend its medal haul in Paris with more medals.
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