From July 26 to August 11, 2024, a team of 88 athletes will represent the country across various sports, including:
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, is just five days away, and Nigeria is ready to make its mark.
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Football
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Senator John Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, is optimistic that Team Nigeria will surpass its best Olympic performance, achieved at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
He urged Nigerians to rally behind their athletes, saying, “Our athletes are putting in tremendous effort and dedication. With the support of every Nigerian, our team will excel and make the nation proud.”
Notable Athletes in Nigeria’s Contingent:
Oluwatobiloba Amusan (Athletics)
Ese Brume (Athletics)
Blessing Oborodudu (Wrestling)
Favour Ashe (Athletics)
Favour Ofili (Athletics)
Odunayo Adekouroye (Wrestling)
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi (Athletics)
Aruna Quadri (Table Tennis)
These athletes, along with many others, are set to showcase their talent and make Nigeria proud on the global stage.
