Nigeria at the 2024 Summer Olympics: A Comprehensive Look

Historical Participation

Since Helsinki 1952, Nigeria has participated in every Summer Games, except for 1976. πŸ†

Competitors Overview

Nigeria will be represented by 75 athletes across various sports. Here's the breakdown: πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ…

Athletics Stars

Nigerian athletes to watch in athletics: Favour Ashe (100m), Tobi Amusan (100m hurdles), and Ese Brume (long jump). πŸŒŸπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Basketball Team

D'Tigress, Nigeria’s women's basketball team, faces Canada, Australia, and France in group matches. πŸ€πŸŒ

Boxing Competitors

Nigeria’s boxing lineup: Dolapo Omole (featherweight), Olaitan Olaore (heavyweight), and Cynthia Ogunsemilore (lightweight). πŸ₯ŠπŸ₯‡

Canoeing Champions

Ayomide Bello and Beauty Otudeo will compete in the women's C-2 500m after winning gold at the 2023 African Olympics. πŸ›ΆπŸ…

Cycling Hopeful

Ese Ukpeseraye qualified for the women's road race with a top finish at the 2023 African Championships. πŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸŒŸ

Football Teams

Super Falcons qualified by winning the 2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament. ⚽️

Table Tennis Players

Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo, Offiong Edem, and Fatimo Bello will represent Nigeria in table tennis. πŸ“πŸ…

Taekwondo & Weightlifting

Elizabeth Anyanacho (Taekwondo) and Rafiatu Lawal & Joy Ogbonne Eze (Weightlifting) are Nigeria’s hopes in their sports. πŸ₯‹πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ

Wrestling Squad

Nigeria will field six wrestlers, including Odunayo Adekuoroye, aiming for success at Paris 2024. πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈπŸ…

Women's Football - African Hopes

Nigeria and Zambia represent Africa in women’s football, aiming to make a significant impact. 🌍⚽️

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