Team Nigeria's Tokyo 2025 World Championships Selection Process Explained

Yussuf Amuda Alli, CEO of the Elite Athletes Development Performance Board, explained the selection process for Team Nigeria at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships. The team comprises 7 female and 8 male athletes competing in 11 events.

Alli emphasized the benefits of a lean team for both short and long-term success. He highlighted the importance of exposure and experience for young athletes.

Alli shared personal examples to illustrate the impact of competition on athletes' performance. The Performance Board aims to address issues affecting Nigerian athletes' performance.

The team's selection was based on athletes' rankings and potential to reach finals. The focus is on maximizing Team Nigeria's performance at the championships.