• Tobi Amusan is a World record holder heading into the Olympic Games

• Nigeria has several top performing Athletes who already qualified for the Games

• At the 2024 African Games, Nigeria dominated the track and field events

Former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Omatseye Nesiama has called for more efforts toward improving Athletes’ welfare ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.

“Qualifying is one thing, but being in top shape to deliver during the Games is another.” – Nesiama.

Nesiama makes a point about ensuring that the relevant bodies help Nigerian Athletes reach peak performance levels heading into tournaments.

“These athletes, especially the professional ones, need to make money and compete, but if they’re not carefully managed, they risk burning out at the crucial time,” he told Brila.net.

“We need to provide alternatives for them and also focus on their nutrition and medical care.”

“Some athletes are injured or slightly injured. We need to ensure they receive the right attention and treatment to prepare them and keep them in shape for the Olympics.

“Qualifying is one thing, but being in top shape to deliver during the Games is another.”

“We need all hands on deck to treat our athletes as valuable assets that require proper maintenance and nurturing to deliver at the right time, particularly during the Olympics.”