African Games silver medalist Usheoritse Itsekiri said he is now focused on qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Itsekiri, who clinched the silver medal in the African Games, delivered an impressive performance with a timing of 10.23 seconds in the 100-meter final, narrowly trailing behind Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme (10.14 sec).

Reflecting on his performance, the 26-year-old acknowledged the significance of his achievement in Accra, particularly considering it was his first competition of the season.

Itsekiri emphasized his determination to build upon this success and to return even stronger.

“I came here hunting for a medal, this is a medal upgrade and I’m okay with it. To make it through the rounds in my first race of the season, I came here blank headed hoping for any result but I’m happy to leave with a medal,” Itsekiri told Making of Champions.

“We have done this and there is also the world relays, after that we pick the championships one at a time and the goal is to be in Paris. We go through with the plan as it goes.

“Just like the African Games, I was at the last Olympics and it will be my second appearance if I make the team, so I’m just going for the upgrade. Everything we do this season is to be better than the last time,” He concluded.