Nigerian table tennis player Olajide Omotayo has expressed his delight at qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games and is gearing up to challenge for a medal.
Omotayo secured his spot at the Olympics after a challenging campaign, culminating in a crucial victory over Congo Brazzaville’s Saheed Idowu during the qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.
Reflecting on his achievement, Omotayo told ATTF Media, “My second appearance at the Olympics means a lot to me.
“It is not easy to qualify from Africa. We have so many good players in Africa now, and I was able to qualify.
“Looking at the ranking system, it affected me about a year ago. My ranking dropped significantly, and I wasn’t sure if I would be part of the second pick for Team Nigeria.
“But thankfully, I reclaimed my spot and qualified for the Rwanda qualifications. This opportunity means a lot to me.”
Currently ranked 104th in the world according to the ITTF, the 29 year-old is one of Nigeria’s top players in the sport.
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