The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Team Nigeria as the country’s contingent departs for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled to run from September 13 to 21.
This was disclosed in a statement by Kola Daniel, S.A. Media, Office of the Director General, NSC, on Thursday.
Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, urged the athletes to give their best and bring glory to the nation, emphasising that they have the full support of the Commission and the Nigerian people.
He explained that from the outset, Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko made it clear that Nigeria must get athletics right, describing the championships as a moment of pride for the nation.
Olopade expressed confidence that Team Nigeria would compete with courage, discipline, and determination to secure podium finishes. He further assured that the Commission would continue to provide the athletes with every form of support necessary to ensure their success in Tokyo.
Olopade will also be on ground in Japan to provide leadership and hands-on support, ensuring that the athletes enjoy a smooth and well-coordinated championship experience.
Leading Nigeria’s 15-member squad are world record holder and hurdles queen Tobiloba Amusan and Commonwealth Games champion Ese Brume, who are joined by a blend of established internationals and emerging stars.
The men’s squad includes Kayinsola Ajayi and Israel Sunday Okon (100m), Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike (200m), Samuel Ogazi and Chidi Okezie (400m), Ezekiel Nathaniel (400m hurdles), Charles Godfred (long jump), and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi (shot put). On the women’s side, Rosemary Chukwuma (100m), Tobiloba Amusan (100m hurdles), Ese Brume and Prestina Ochonogor (long jump), Obiageri Amaechi and Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons (discus), as well as Oyesade Olatoye (hammer throw) will represent Nigeria.
Nigeria will be looking to build on its impressive 2022 World Championships performance, when Amusan shocked the world by setting a 100m hurdles world record of 12.12 seconds to claim gold, while Brume earned silver in the long jump. With high expectations resting on the shoulders of the squad, the nation hopes to return from Tokyo with another historic outing.
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