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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu, has on behalf of all Nigerians, sent his best wishes to Team Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President assured the team totaling 88 comprising of 63 women and 25 men athletes flying Nigeria’s flag in 12 sports at the Paris Olympics that the nation is solidly behind them. He described them as bold and courageous ambassadors representing the country, assuring them of his full support and that of over 200 million Nigerians back home, praying and cheering for their success. As the Games officially began Friday, July 26, with the ‘Parade of Nations’, President Tinubu said he looks forward to watching the nation’s flag bearer, Tobi Amusan, the current world record holder in the 100 metres hurdles, and other athletes compete with honour and dedication on the international stage. The President enjoined the athletes to exhibit the resilience, courage, respect, self-control, and good sportsmanship that Nigerians are known for.
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He also urged the coaching crew, support staff, and Nigerian spectators who will be watching the Games in Paris to remain worthy ambassadors of the country.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024, and will include 10,714 athletes from 206 countries.
