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Team Nigeria’s participation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has come to an end without a medal.
Team Nigeria went to the Olympics on the back of some great performances in qualifying events. They registered for 12 events, but sadly – like previous Games – failed to translate its continental dominance at the Olympics.
The country took about 77 athletes to the Games in Paris but a series of heartbreaking losses and some administrative lapses have seen Nigeria return home without a medal. The last time that happened was at the London Games in 2012.
President Bola Tinubu had approved N12 billion for the country’s outing at the Olympics and the Paralympics. N9bn was earmarked for the former while N 3bn was budgeted for the latter.
The final hopes for a podium finish were dashed as Amuchechi Hannah Reuben was defeated 2-5 by Mongolia’s Davaanasan Amar Rnkh in the women’s wrestling 76kg freestyle.
Nigeria’s campaign was marked by a series of mixed results across various disciplines.
While there were standout performances from athletes like Favour Ofili in athletics and Blessing Oborududu in wrestling, the team ultimately fell short of its medal targets.
The absence of a medal is undoubtedly a disappointment for the nation, which has a rich sporting history.
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