Nigeria's Nwankwo and Kuti to Compete at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Nigeria will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which commence in Senegal on Saturday. The Nigerian contingent consists of 19 athletes, including 12 females and 7 males, with a focus on athletics and table tennis.
Athletics prospect Rosemary Nwankwo and table tennis sensation Matthew Kuti are expected to lead Nigeria's medal challenge. Nwankwo is one of nine athletes representing Nigeria in athletics, alongside Treasure Omosiwe, Rita Chisom Ezeh, Faith Ezechukwu, Praise Ugoh, Gift Bright, Gift Oghenerunor, Obanla Ehuwa, and Godswill Nkemakolam.
The athletics team will participate in various events, including the 100 metres, 100m hurdles, 400m, 400m hurdles, shot put, high jump, and javelin. Athletics is crucial to Nigeria's medal ambitions, accounting for nearly half of the country's representation at the Games.
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