Okowa Praises Team Nigeria's Performance in Budapest
Chief Tonobok Okowa, the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), commended Team Nigeria for their spirited performance at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship held in Budapest, Hungary. Despite facing challenges prior to the event, Nigeria's youthful team reached the finals in four out of five events.
Notable performances included Tobi Amusan, who secured a silver medal in the women's 100m hurdles, and Kanyinsola Ajayi, who finished fourth in the men's 100m. Other finalists were Udodi Onwazuruike in the 200m and Nathaniel Ezekiel in the 400m hurdles.
Okowa expressed pride in the athletes' determination and competitive spirit, emphasizing that their experiences in Budapest would aid preparations for the upcoming 2027 World Athletics Championships in China. He also mentioned that Samuel Ogazi, a promising athlete, missed the championship due to a toe injury, highlighting the challenges faced by the team.
The AFN aims to build on this experience as they prepare for future competitions.
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