On Friday, President Bola Tinubu took the opportunity to express his heartfelt best wishes and support to Team Nigeria as they prepare to compete in the highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held in the beautiful city of Paris.

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The president gave the athletes representing the nation his complete support,

as well as the backing of over 200 million Nigerians back home, in a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.

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at 12 different sports, 88 athletes—63 women and 25 men—are proudly representing Nigeria at the Olympics as the games get underway on July 26 with the ‘Parade of Nations.’

They should be encouraged and blessed with success.

Speaking about Tobi Amusan, the current world record holder in the 100 meters, Mr. Tinubu expressed his excitement at seeing the nation’s flag bearer.

meters hurdles, like other sports, are contested on an international level with honor and commitment by many athletes.

‘The President exhorts the athletes to demonstrate the fortitude, bravery, dignity, composure, and excellent sportsmanship that Nigerians are renowned for.

Mr. Ngelale stated, ‘President Tinubu calls on the coaching team, support staff, and Nigerian viewers who will be watching the Games in Paris to be deserving ambassadors of the nation.

10,714 competitors from 206 countries will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which will run from July 26 to August 11.

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