Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

…NSC hails Amusan’s WAC feat

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) hailed Tobi Amusan’s remarkable achievement, noting that her consistency and fighting spirit continue to inspire millions.

Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC, stated “Tobi Amusan has made Nigeria proud once again.

“Winning silver at the World Championships is no small feat, and doing so with such class shows her world-class ability and resilience.

“She remains a symbol of hope, determination, and excellence for our nation. The entire country stands tall in celebration of her achievement.”

Amusan powered through the high-pressure final at the National Stadium, finishing just behind Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland, who struck gold in a new National Record of 12.24s.

Earlier in the day, Amusan booked her place in the final with a commanding semifinal victory, running 12.36s (-0.2) to hold off Nadine Visser of the Netherlands (12.45s) and Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland (12.51s).

Her confident run, which was the fastest in the entire semifinals signaled her intent and set the stage for her medal-winning performance in the final.