As the 2024 Olympic Games opened in Paris, France yesterday, President Bola Tinubu on behalf of all Nigerians, has sent best wishes to Team Nigeria at the event.
A total of 88 Team Nigeria athletes, including 63 women and 25 men, are flying Nigeria’s flag in 12 sports at the games.
They form part of the 10,714 athletes from 205 other countries participating in the Games scheduled to run from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
The president in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, assured those representing the country of his full support and that of over 200 million Nigerians back home, praying and cheering for their success.
President Tinubu said he looks forward to watching the nation’s flagbearer, Ms.Tobi Amusan, the current world record holder in the 100-metre hurdles, and other athletes compete with honour and dedication on the international stage. He enjoined the athletes to exhibit the resilience, courage, respect, self-control, and good sportsmanship that Nigerians are known for.
The president urged the coaching crew, support staff and Nigerian spectators who will be watching the games in Paris to remain worthy ambassadors of the country.
