Nigeria Announces Largest Ever Olympic Delegation for Paris Games
The Nigerian Olympic Committee has announced a delegation of 187 athletes for the Olympic Games, the largest contingent the country has ever sent and reflecting years of investment...
The Nigerian Olympic Committee has announced a delegation of 187 athletes for the Olympic Games, the largest contingent the country has ever sent and reflecting years of investment in Olympic sports development.
The delegation will compete across 24 disciplines, with athletics, boxing, weightlifting, taekwondo and swimming featuring the strongest medal prospects.
NOC President Habu Gumel said the size and quality of the delegation was a testament to the growing depth of Nigerian sporting talent.
Athletics captains Tobi Amusan and Brume Faith are expected to lead the medal charge, both having posted world-class performances in the lead-up period.
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