Aisha TukurAthletes of Nigerian descent winning medals for other nations showcases how much the West African country can achieve with the right preparations.
The Paris Olympics may have ended with Team Nigeria winning no medal in what has been described as one of the country’s worst outings. However many athletes of Nigerian descent competed for other nations and had a podium finish.
Some heartbreaking misses and what many have pegged as administrative lapses saw Nigeria having its worst Olympics outing since 2012, mirroring similar performances in the past.
In the wake of Nigeria’s outing in Paris, the Federal Government has called for a review of the contingents’ performances.
While the heartbreak of a poor outing in France would linger in the minds of millions even after the competition has ended, athletes of Nigerian descent winning medals for other nations showcases how much the West African country can achieve with the right preparations.
