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President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Sam Ocheho has urged a shift in focus from the 2028 Olympic Games to long-term preparations for 2032, citing Nigeria’s lack of readiness and the fierce competition.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has stated that it has capable athletes to fill the vacuum should US-based sprinter Favour Ofili decides to switch allegiance to another country.
Despite Team Nigeria’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, several of the Athletes have made significant strides in the latest World Athletics rankings.
It is over a week the Paris 2024 Olympics ended and Nigerians are still mourning the unsuccessful outing.
Former Super Falcons head coach, Edwin Okon has identified the Full back positions as the weak areas in the current squad, and advocates for an indigenous coach for the team.
Former D’Tigress player and team manager, Mfon Udoka has opined that the team needed to show up for themselves at the just concluded Olympic Games and they did.
Former Super Falcons forward, Desire Oparanozie has dismissed the notion that Nigeria’s large population should automatically translate to success at the Olympic Games.
Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu narrowly missed a podium finish in the women’s wrestling 68kg event, falling short in the bronze medal match.
Ruth Usoro, who qualified for the Women’s Long Jump event at the Paris Olympics, has revealed that insufficient participation in tournaments prior to the Games affected her performance.
Rena Wakama has been voted as the Best Coach at the Paris Olympic Games, following her remarkable leadership of Nigeria’s D’Tigress through a series of historic achievements.
