Olalere Advocates for Gymnastics Growth Amid Leadership Challenges

Olalere, a board member of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, expressed his dedication to gymnastics not for titles but to give back to society. He became Chairperson of the Southwest Gymnastics Association in 2021 and contested for the presidency of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, which he lost.

Viewing the loss as a learning experience, he invested in the sport by sponsoring events and supporting athletes. By 2025, after the incumbent had served two terms, Olalere prepared to run again, believing in the need for new leadership.

He secured support from three of the 14 constituencies and aimed to gain five more for a viable chance at winning. However, he raised concerns when the federation's Constitution was amended, allegedly to facilitate a third term for the incumbent, questioning the legitimacy of the process and the absence of transparent governance.