This result is a far cry from Nigeria’s best Olympic performance, which occurred at the Atlanta 1996 Games. During that historic event, the nation won six medals, including gold in men’s football and women’s long jump. In contrast, the 2024 outing could be considered among Nigeria’s worst, comparable to the 2012 London Olympics, where the country also failed to win any medals. This underscores the ongoing challenges Nigeria faces in sports development and international competition. But the big shame was seeing Nigerians carrying the flag of other countries. Yemisi Ogunleye who won gold for Germany in shot put is from Omuo-Ekiti in Ekiti State.
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The minister vowed to ensure only the best hands are voted in during the forthcoming sports federation elections. The contingent battled administrative lapses and poor technical decisions alongside abysmal performances, a situation Enoh said the country must correct — starting with the federation election — to avert future disaster. However, general secretary of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tunji Popoola, has predicted a podium finish for the nine-time African champions. Whether you’re a seasoned surf enthusiast or a casual observer, the 2024 Olympic surfing event is set to deliver excitement, drama, and unforgettable moments. Mark your calendars and get ready to watch the world’s best surfers take on one of the most challenging waves on the planet.
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Around 9,000 athletes danced and sang throughout the closing ceremony, which was described as a celebration of humanity and the unifying power of sport. Minister that he doggedly fought for the release of N12 billion that was appropriated to enable the Super Eagles’ participation at the AFCON Games. It could be rightly said that his major concentration during the AFCON fiesta, was to rejuvenate the dwindling interest of football fans to what it used to be, which cut across all strata of the nation, state governments and Presidency not being left out. “Also, the sporting events Team Nigeria will participate in, I am not satisfied with the preparation prior to the Paris Olympics. “If you look at that number, it is not even up to half of the total number of 32 sports events that will take place in Paris.
- We “flourished and excelled” in the back-pages as one of the dismal performers in Africa and the world.
- However, Fraser Pryce withdrew due to injury, leaving Alfred to go head-to-head with Richardson.
- Larisa Latynina, a Soviet gymnast, stands as the second most decorated Olympian with an impressive total of 18 medals.
- One positive outcome of the post-Sydney probe was the resuscitation of the National Sports Commission (NSC).
- On Sunday night, the 2024 Olympic Flame was extinguished thus marking the end of the jamboree tinged with colourful and electrifying traditional and cultural displays by the host nation, France.
- Yemisi Ogunleye who won gold for Germany in shot put is from Omuo-Ekiti in Ekiti State.
- Meanwhile, French Swimmer Leon Marchand secured four gold medals and one bronze medal.
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Let’s remember that Team Nigeria put up a brilliant performance at the 13th African Games held recently in Ghana. They clinched 37 gold medals, 26 silver medals and 35 bronze medals to come second on the medals table. I believe that the bulk of the athletes that represented the country at the African Games were those that participated in the Olympics.
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Although he scored only once during the tournament, in a 2-1 group stage loss to Egypt, his contributions were vital to Spain’s overall success. Before May 2023, she had never thrown beyond 19 metres, and her trophy cabinet was empty of national, European, or world championship medals until February 2024. Yet, by the end of the year, she emerged as an Olympic champion, having also claimed two national championships, a bronze at the 2024 European Athletics Championships, and a silver at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships.
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Australia’s exceptional performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics marked its most successful overseas Games in history. The country secured fourth place in the overall medal table with a total of 53 medals, including 18 gold, 19 silver, and 16 bronze. This outstanding achievement surpassed expectations and set new benchmarks for Australian Olympic success. Kenya’s 100 metre sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala was a gold medal favourite heading to Paris – he’d clocked 10.79 seconds, a time fast enough to win the final.
- The Chinese swimmer won a total of six medals, which included five bronze medals and one silver medal.
- Samu Omorodion, born in Melilla, a Spanish enclave, to Nigerian parents, played a key role in Spain’s victory in the men’s football event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- They are essential meal tickets for most officials who barely know anything about their sports, except maybe the next trips and what allowances they will bring.
- Someone once said a foreign coach will never train you to beat his country’s athlete.
- Born to a Nigerian father, Adebayo has become one of the most prominent players in the NBA, known for his defensive prowess and versatility on the court.
- However, these games also revealed issues and developments that need to be debated in order to inform preparations for the next games in Los Angeles in 2028.
- Nigeria, the so-called Giant of Africa, was nowhere in sight in the jostle to the podium.
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Athletes from 184 countries marched on the Seine in 90 boats, across 3.7 miles, surrounded by dancers and serenaded by singers (French Pop star Aya Nakamura and legendary Celine Dion). There were also fears about security after the attack on targets across Europe and the rising threat of terrorism and extremism. France deployed 75, 000 police officers around Paris, and also got friendly countries to send troops in support. The availability of lottery funding gave bite to long term planning, research and training of athletes and officials. Projections of Britain’s finishing as hosts of London 2012 were between sixth and eighth position. Britain won 29 gold medals and were third on the medals table, 16 years after the Atlanta disaster and everyone, including Russia, attended.
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And while some athletes will set world records in Paris, those can be set at other international competitions. Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred delivered a brilliant performance to win the women’s 100 metre gold medal with a national record timing of 10.72 seconds, beating USA’s world champion Sha’Carri Richardson into silver. The Honorable Minister being a witness to the two major events in sports, must be reevaluating and sharpening his plans, along with his formidable managers to x-ray the important areas that need priority in sporting events. With the sensitivity of the Department and daily supervision of the athletes’ anti-doping records, it will be necessary and needful to equip the Department with more computer gadgets to upload and save data for reference purposes. The Paris 2024 Olympics has come and gone and the Nigerian contingent returned without nicking any medal.
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Competitions from 2024 to 2032 would be diarised and aligned to the programmes of the various federations, and budgeted right to the very base of the programmes for different competitions and qualifiers that lead to different engagements. They would audit their post-Olympic assets – athletes, officials, partners, governance issues, and resolve them. Deficits in all areas would be treated and the areas of strengths are enhanced.
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It is a brilliant achievement, and they now finish at the top of the medal standings with their 40th gold. China also have the same number of golds, but the USA overall have more medals. Chinese athletes strengthened their dominance in diving and table tennis with clean sweeps of all the titles on offer, adding two golds on the badminton court, five on the weightlifting platform and five at the shooting range. The sprinter was edged out of the bronze medal position by Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek, who had also beaten her to gold in the European final in June. Naser’s achievement underscores the rich talent pool in Nigeria and the potential for Nigerian athletes to excel on the global stage.
The minister of sports development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has admitted that Nigeria’s performance at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics in France fell short of his expectation, saying he expected the athletes to win several medals.. He further stated that all hands must be on deck to ensure Nigeria’s athletes not only win gold medals in Paris, but they should also break records and enact new milestones. The US’s win, their eighth straight Olympic women’s basketball title, gave them their fourth gold, matching China. However, the US led the medal table due to having more silver and other medals.
We must accept this reality in good faith and begin to plan for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. China’s athletes were particularly impressive, winning gold in all categories except for the mixed doubles, where they still secured the top spot. This victory marks D’Tigress’ first-ever qualification for the Olympic basketball quarter-finals. Nigeria performed brilliantly in the group stage, amassing five classification points and leading the pack, with France set to face Australia later in the day. In a previous report, Legit.ng revealed that Usain Bolt confessed to eating over 1,000 chicken nuggets during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won two gold medals. The NSC will aggregate our sports assets, manage them with a rolling plan that would integrate the various top global events that culminate in the Olympic Games.
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- Samu Omorodion, who represented Spain in men’s football, achieved the highest honor by winning a gold medal.
- Athletes from 184 countries marched on the Seine in 90 boats, across 3.7 miles, surrounded by dancers and serenaded by singers (French Pop star Aya Nakamura and legendary Celine Dion).
- The 2024 Paris Olympics were no exception, featuring intense competition, record-breaking performances, and inspiring displays of sportsmanship.
- Instead, Emmanuel Wanyonyi from the Bukusu sub-ethnic group of the Luhya (traditionally better known for producing football, rugby, basketball and volleyball players) emerged as the sole Kenyan men’s gold medallist.
- Duplantis also caused a global sensation on social media by running to see his wife after setting the world record.
- Japan’s wrestling team was a major contributor to this success, winning a total of eight gold medals, including four in the men’s Greco-Roman events.
This outcome marked one of the country’s most disappointing Olympic performances in recent memory. Despite having a strong roster of athletes, the closest Nigeria came to winning a medal was in athletics, where a few athletes made it to the finals but failed to reach the podium. From major stakeholders in the sports sector to politicians and ordinary citizens, it has been consistent and continued condemnation.
- She was set to represent Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but was ruled ineligible.
- “This call for reform aims to enhance the leadership and effectiveness of Nigeria’s sports federations, paving the way for improved performance on the global stage.
- Nigeria achieved her best performance in 1995 when the team, led by Mary Onyali, won a record 15 gold medals.
- Over the years, it has become the only unifying capital for a country that is divided along ethnic, tribal, and religious considerations.
- He first rose to fame by winning the 200 meters at the 2002 World Junior Championships.
In long jump, Ese Brume and two others qualified for finals, first time by any African country. Despite not winning medals, some athletes ranked among the best in the world. As the host nation of the 2024 Olympics, France delivered a spectacular performance that captivated the home crowd and exceeded expectations. The French team secured fifth place in the overall medal table with a total of 64 medals, comprising 16 gold, 26 silver, and 22 bronze. This marked France’s best Olympic performance in recent history and showcased the country’s strength across a wide range of sports.
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“I am sorry to say this but the result could reflect in our performances when the Olympics commence this week. “Nigerians should ensure they support these athletes in every way when the Games starts. “Let’s unite in support of our athletes as they embark on this remarkable journey.
- The huge sum expended on the nation’s participation has been described as a waste of scarce resources in a country contending with visible, tangible fiscal challenges.
- But there is a need to identify talent early, nurture it and fulfil its potential.
- Our athletes’ meritorious participation made them the best in the performance index in Africa.
- Although clothing his actions in cautiousness, he is steady in his observations and delivery, having taught different categories of pupils that are technically gifted.
- Speaking on Sunday, August 11, Zhou Jinqiang, vice chief of the Chinese delegation, praised China’s athletes for their record-breaking performance, with the country securing a total of 91 medals.
- The National Assembly should speed up the process of passing the Bill for the establishment of the NSC which has been gathering dust on its shelves.
- Minister that he doggedly fought for the release of N12 billion that was appropriated to enable the Super Eagles’ participation at the AFCON Games.
The end of the Games also mark a new beginning even where the officials were re-elected. They would be the top group for 2028, but already part of the Olympic team for 2032 and beyond. New Zealand’s Maddison-Lee Wesche took silver with a throw of 19.86m, while China’s Song Jiayuan claimed bronze with a distance of 19.32m. Olympic champion Noah Lyles opened up on the motivating factor behind his Paris Olympic success, which solely boiled down to stopping Jamaican dominance. Saint Lucia’s golden girl Julien Alfred had one of the greatest rookie year in history after sweeping all titles available in the 2024 season.
Canada’s Summer McIntosh has made waves with 3 gold, 1 silver, and 0 bronze medals, demonstrating the nation’s strength in aquatic events. The 2024 Paris Olympics showcased extraordinary athletic performances from around the world, with the United States, China, Japan, Australia, and France emerging as the top five countries in the medal standings. These nations demonstrated excellence across a wide range of sports, reflecting their robust sports development systems, strategic investments, and the dedication of their athletes and coaches. During the Games the British team won its first ever Olympic medals in sport climbing, with Toby Roberts’ gold in the men’s combined, and in artistic swimming, with Kate Shortman and Isabelle Thorpe taking silver in the women’s duet.
Spain have continued their extraordinary run of success on the international stage by beating hosts France 5-3 to claim gold at the Olympics. He was a member of the Nigerian team that won the silver medal in the 4 x 400 meters relay at the 2000 Olympics. In 2012, the medals were reallocated after the USA team was stripped of the gold medal, making Monye and other Nigerian runners the gold medallists.
Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, Ese Brume, Kanyisola Ajayi, and few others posted very good times in their respective events at different meets and competitions at home and abroad this year. Blessing Oborodudu, and her female colleagues in wrestling showcased their readiness for the Olympics games. Not forgetting the Super Falcons who defeated arch-rivals South Africa to qualify for the female football event after 20 years. This unexpected, and unfortunate development snowballed into a cacophony of regrets, accusations and blame-games in the sporting community.
- The defending gold medallist in the heaviest women’s class did not come close to threatening her own world record of 335kg, but her total of 309kg was more than enough to see off the rest of the field at the Paris Expo.
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- Enefiok Udo-Obong, also known as Enee, is a Nigerian athlete who won two Olympic medals, a gold and a bronze, at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics in the 4 x 400 men’s relay race.
- There are several sports – Football, Rugby Sevens, Handball and Archery – running before the Opening Ceremony on Friday.
- Notably, Nigeria was not represented in the women’s shot put event, where Ogunleye secured gold.
- This came shortly after four Nigerian athletes, Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathanial, Dubem Amene and Chidi Okezie were disqualified from participating in the final of men’s 4x400m for alleged violation of a rule of the competition.
French Swimmer Leon Marchand won 4 Gold Medals at the Paris Olympics, going a perfect 4-for-4 in his individual events. Marchand was coached by Bob Bowman leading into the Olympics, the same man who helped Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Bowman takes us into the Olympic Games and shares behind-the-scenes stories of what made Leon’s accomplishment so great in Paris. Only eight nations remain in the 2024 Olympic women’s football tournament after the group stage concluded on Wednesday, with the four teams that will be competing for medals to be known after Saturday’s quarter-finals take place. Rhasidat Adeleke, a 21-year-old European silver medallist, was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland to Nigerian parents, narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal, finishing fourth in the women’s 400m final at Paris 2024 with a time of 49.28 seconds.
Omorodion, who still has the option to represent Nigeria in the future, made a significant impact for Spain during the tournament. His victory in Paris adds to his growing reputation as a talented footballer, and his success at the Olympics has made him a player to watch in the coming years. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, several athletes of Nigerian descent made headlines by winning medals while representing other nations. These athletes, with deep connections to Nigeria, chose to compete under the flags of countries like Germany, Bahrain, the United States, France, Great Britain, and Spain. Their remarkable performances not only brought them personal glory but also highlighted the diverse and global nature of talent emerging from Nigeria. The nation’s athletes have secured impressive results, including one gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.
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As we look ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and beyond, the performances in Paris will undoubtedly influence national sports strategies and inspire the next generation of Olympic athletes around the world. The Olympic Games have long been a testament to human athletic prowess and national pride. The 2024 Paris Olympics were no exception, featuring intense competition, record-breaking performances, and inspiring displays of sportsmanship. As the world watched, certain countries rose to the forefront, dominating the medal tables and capturing the imagination of sports fans worldwide.
In the semifinals, Alfred was seeded in Heat 2 along with Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and World 100m Champion Sha’Carri Richardson. However, Fraser Pryce withdrew due to injury, leaving Alfred to go head-to-head with Richardson. Global superstar Celine Dion made an inspirational and emotional comeback during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, following a lengthy battle with stiff person syndrome. She delivered an outstanding performance against the iconic backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, singing “Hymne à l’Amour” (Hymn to Love). The song’s moving lyrics perfectly reflected the Olympic Games’ spirit of unity, love, and celebration. The 22-year-old Hodgkinson, who won silver in Tokyo 2020, sprinted out to an early lead.
The Nigerian women’s 4X400m relay team maintained their historic 10th straight gold medal while the men’s relay team, after 21 years got back their gold medal. Nigeria achieved her best performance in 1995 when the team, led by Mary Onyali, won a record 15 gold medals. However, the relay event is highly technical and very advantageous to the country. It is thus the major reason that athletes are allowed to participate in all relay qualifications, including the World Relays which was held in Bahamas this May 2024, where the representation of Nigeria was very high and hopeful. So far, the Ministry is desiring success with great expectations in other sporting events with training in the academic areas, proper placement of professional staff and restructuring of all areas. Undoubtedly this lofty ambition comes with huge commitment, devotion and huge financial involvement.
Attention will soon shift to the Paralympic Games, where Nigeria has traditionally excelled, particularly in powerlifting and athletics. Expectations are high for the country’s Paralympians to continue their success and bring pride to the nation. Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes have consistently performed at a high level, and there is hope that they will once again showcase their talent and determination on the world stage. While the Paris 2024 Olympics was a challenging outing for Nigeria, the future holds opportunities for redemption. Looking ahead to the next Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028, Nigeria has an opportunity to improve its performance and regain its standing on the global sports stage.
This saw a series of online bullying and transgender accusations against Iman. The allegations were quickly debunked by the International Olympic Committee, emphasising that Iman was born a woman; the disinformation was soon traced back to Russian sources. Kipyegon claimed gold in the women’s 1500 metre race, while Béatrice Chebet took gold in the 5000 m and 10,000 m events. Nigeria presented over 80 athletes in Paris but failed to win an Olympic medal — for the first time since 2012. “The minister of sports in Nigeria has limited capacity to direct the affairs of sports and for example. I had technical sessions with the different Olympic sports that we qualified for, 12 of them and got briefings from them, which is the only way I can get involved by asking questions.
As the 2024 Olympic Games continue, a group of exceptional athletes has emerged as the top medal winners so far, showcasing extraordinary performances across various disciplines. The Paris Olympics witnessed the participation of 10,714 athletes drawn from 216 countries, with a total of 1,436 medals won. While the 2028 LA Olympics will include new or returning sports like squash, cricket and flag football, hopes for Kenya outside track and field still rest in individual sports like boxing. Out of 203 countries and one Refugee Olympic Team competing, only 91 (44.8%) earned a medal. In total Africa won 39 medals, up from 37 in Tokyo but fewer than the 45 won in Rio and short of the target of 50 set by the African Union.
Team Nigeria‘s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics ended in disappointment as the country failed to secure a single medal. Despite significant investments in the team, the 88 athletes across 12 disciplines fell short of the podium, marking the eighth Olympic Games without a medal for Nigeria. Nigeria has abundance of talents and everything https://big-bet.org/ it takes to be a key player on the global stage. This is evidenced by the feats recorded by the aforementioned Nigerian athletes who switched their nationalities because of toxic environment and lack of support and motivation. One positive outcome of the post-Sydney probe was the resuscitation of the National Sports Commission (NSC).