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NOC, Sports Ministry Unveil 84 Athletes for Paris 2024
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NOC, Sports Ministry Unveil 84 Athletes for Paris 2024
By Halima Abdulkadiri
The Federal Ministry of Sports Development and the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) have jointly unveiled a list of 84 athletes to represent the nation at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
The Paris 2024 Olympics is scheduled to kick off on July 26 to Aug. 11.
Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of NOC, who stated this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, said the athletes would compete across 12 different sports at the global sports fiesta.
“Notably, the contingent is largely comprised of female athletes, with a significant presence from female soccer and basketball teams.
“The team will also be participating in events such as Athletics, badminton, boxing, Canoing, cycling, taekwondo, table tennis, wrestling, weightlifting, and swimming,” he said.
Nezianya also disclosed that the athletes have started moving into Games village in Paris from their training base in Germany.
“This is with exception of the National female soccer team, the Falcons, who have relocated to Boaxdeux for their football event being held in cities outside Paris.
“The teams comprised of Basketball Team, 12, Athletics, 35, female football, table tennis, 4, wrestling, 5, boxing, 2, swimming, 2, Taekwondo, 1 and Badminton, 1, “he said.
Final list
Athletics – Men
- Adeyemi Sikiru Adewale – 4 x 400m Relay Mixed
- Ajayi Kayinsola – 100m, 4 x 100m Relay
- Akintola Alaba Olakunle – 4 x 100m Relay
- Amene Dubem – 4 x 100m Relay
- Ashe Favour Oghene – Mens 100m
- Enekwechi Chukwuebuka – Mens Shotput
- Ibadin Edose – Mens 800m
- Itsekiri Usheoritse – 4 x 100m Relay
- Nathaniel Ezekiel – Mens 400m Hurdles
- .Nnamdi Chinecherem – Mens Javelin Throw
- Nwachukwu Dubem – 4 x 400m Relay Mixed
- Ogazi Samuel – Mens 400m, 4 x 400m Relay
- Oghenebrume Godson – Mens 100m, 4 x 100m Relay
- Ojeli Ifeanyi Emmanuel – Mens 4 x 400m Relay
- Okezie Chidi – Mens 400m, 4 x 400m Relay
- Onwuzurike Udodi Chudi – Mens 200m
- Sunday Israel Okon – 4 x 400m, 4 x 400m Relay Mixed
Athletics – Women
- Adeshina Temitope Simbiat – Womens High Jump
- Amaechi Obiageri Pamela – Women’s Discus Throw
- Amusan Oluwatobilola – Women’s 100m
- Anumba Ashley – Women’s Discus Throw
- Brume Ese – Women’s Long Jump
- Chukwuma Rosemary – Women’s 100m
- Eyakpobeyan Justina Tiana – Women’s 4 x 100m Relay
- George Patience Okon – 4 x 400m Relay (Mixed)
- Godbless Tima Seikeseye – Women’s 100m, 4 x 100m Relay
- Joseph Esther Elo – Women’s 400m, 4 x 400m Relay
- Oghonogor Prestina Oluchi – Women’s Long Jump
- Ofili Favour – Women’s 200m
- Oginmakinju Omolara – Women’s 4 x 400m Relay (Mixed)
- Olajide Olayinka – Women’s 4 x 100m Relay
- Olatoye Oyesade – Women’s Hammer Throw
- Onojuvwevwo Ella – Women’s 400m
- Onyekwere Chioma – Women’s Discus Throw
- Usoro Ruth – Women’s Long Jump.
Badminton
- Opeyori Anuoluwapo
Basketball
- Adeyeye Adebola
- Amukamara Promise
- Balogun Elizabeth
- Ebo Lauren
- Ejiofor Blessing
- Enabosi Nicole
- Igbokwe Rita
- Kalu Ezinne
- Kunaiyi-Akpanah Pallas
- Musa Murjanatu
- Okonkwo Amy
- Okoro Ifunanya
- Taiwo Olaoluwatomi
Boxing
- Olaore Olaitan – Men’s Heavyweight 92kg
- Ogunsemilore Cynthia – Women’s Lightweight 60kg
Canoeing
- Bello Ayomide – Women’s Sprint C2, 500m
- Otuedo Beauty – Women’s Sprint C2, 500m
Cycling
- Ese Ukpeseraye
Football
- Abiodun Deborah
- Ajibade Rasheedat
- Alozie Michelle
- Demehin Blessing
- Echegini Jennifer
- Ihezue Chinwendu
- Kanu Uchenna
- Macleans Chinonyerem
- Nnadozie Chiamaka
- Ohale Osinachi
- Okeke Chidinma
- Okoronkwo Esther
- Oluehi Tochukwu
- Onumonu Ifeoma
- Oshoala Asisat
- Payne Nicole
- Payne Toni
- Ucheibe Christy
- Ademola Morufa
- Alani Jumoke
- Monday Gift
- Otu Regina
Swimming
- Sijuade Oluwatobiloba
- Nwandu Adaku
Taekwondo
- Anyanacho Elizabeth – Women’s -67kg
Table Tennis
- Aruna Quadri – Men’s Singles
- Omotayo Olajide – Men’s Singles
- Effiong Edem – Women’s Singles
- Fatima Bello – Women’s Singles
Weightlifting
- Lawal Rafiatu – Women’s -59kg
- Eze Joy Ogbonne – Women’s -71kg
Wrestling
- Mutuwa Ashtoib – Men’s Freestyle – 125kg
- Ogunsanya Christiana – Women’s Freestyle -53kg
- Adekuoroye Odunayo – Women’s Freestyle -53kg
- Kolawole Esther – Women’s Freestyle -62kg
- Oborodudu Blessing – Women’s Freestyle -68kg
- Reuben Hannah – Women’s Freestyle -76kg.
Sports
Sunshine Stars Appoint Ex-Captain Abe Sunday as Match Reader
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Sunshine Stars Appoint Ex-Captain Abe Sunday as Match Reader
Sunshine Stars FC has appointed its former captain, Abe Sunday, as a match reader, alongside ex-international Kayode Idowu. This was announced by the club’s Media Officer, Femi Atolagbe, in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to Atolagbe, the club’s Chairman, Bamidele Ologunloluwa, also directed that the team’s number 10 jersey, once worn by Sunday, be retired for the season as a mark of respect. Ologunloluwa emphasized that Sunday’s vast experience remains valuable for the club’s growth and performance.
Abe Sunday, who captained Sunshine Stars until the 2023/2024 season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), officially announced his retirement from active football on Wednesday.
Kayode Idowu, who joins him as a match reader, is an ex-international known for representing Nigeria in a 2001 Super Eagles match against Madagascar.
“Abe Sunday is a pride to Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. His knowledge and experience are crucial for our future success, and that is why we have appointed him and his colleague to these important roles,” Ologunloluwa said.
Sunday’s career includes representing Nigeria in the U-17 AFCON, World Cup qualifiers, and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt. He also played for the national U-23 team and the home-based Super Eagles in 2010. On the club front, Sunday had a stint in Albania with Teuta Durres FC during the 2017/2018 season.
The Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) congratulated Sunday, commending his long-standing contributions to Sunshine Stars as he transitions to his new role.
Sports
Galatasaray Nears Loan Deal for Osimhen Amid Napoli Exit Drama
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Galatasaray Nears Loan Deal for Osimhen Amid Napoli Exit Drama
Turkish football powerhouse, Galatasaray, is on the verge of securing a one-year loan deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to inside sources.
The agreement, which has been reached in principle, will cover Osimhen’s salary, with both clubs finalizing details
Sports
Ingebrigtsen Breaks 28-Year-Old 3000m World Record
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Ingebrigtsen Breaks 28-Year-Old 3000m World Record
Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a new 3000m world record on Sunday in Silesia, Poland, clocking 7:17.55 and surpassing the long-standing record of 7:20.67 set by Kenya’s Daniel Komen in 1996.
The 23-year-old Norwegian’s performance at the 12th Wanda Diamond League meeting of the season was remarkable, especially following his recent loss of the Olympic 1500m title in Paris, although he secured gold in the 5000m event.
Ingebrigtsen, who previously held the third-fastest time in history with 7:23.63, made a decisive move over the final lap, finishing 10 meters ahead of the green light indicators. His victory also overshadowed Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj’s 7:23.09, set in 1999.
Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi achieved the third-fastest time ever, finishing second with 7:21.28. The new record is pending ratification by World Athletics, the sport’s global governing body.
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