July 12, (THEWILL) – Nigeria is preparing for a strong showing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with hopes of surpassing their meagre two-medal haul from Tokyo 2020. Blessing Oborududu and Ese Brume, who won silver in wrestling and bronze in the long jump respectively, will return to defend their titles.
In athletics, all eyes will be on Tobi Amusan, the current 100m hurdles world record holder. A gold medal for Amusan would mark Nigeria’s first in an individual track event. Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will compete in the shot put, aiming to improve on his 12th-place finish in Tokyo.
The table tennis squad boasts significant Olympic experience. Quadri Aruna, ranked in the world’s top 20, will look to replicate his impressive quarterfinal run from Rio 2016. Offiong Edem will make her fifth Olympic appearance, two decades after her debut in Athens.
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, fresh from their fourth consecutive AfroBasket victory, will make their third Olympic appearance. The team is strengthened by WNBA player Michaela Onyenwere and rising star Ifunanya Okoro.
The Super Falcons football team returns to the Olympic stage after a 12-year absence. Led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and featuring striker Asisat Oshoala, the team aims to build on their strong 2023 World Cup performance. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is expected to play a crucial role in their campaign as well.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
