The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has emphasised the significance of this year’s Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) National Trials in Benin City in preparing the nation’s top athletes for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
New Telegraph reports that the 2024 Olympic Games will take place from, July 26, to August 11, 2024.
The Sports Minister who was in Edo State to support athletes taking part at the National Olympic Athletics Trials in Benin City expressed his admiration for the dedication and performance of Nigeria’s track and field athletes.
He noted that many have achieved personal bests and earned qualifications for the Olympics during these trials.
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“Our track and field athletes turned up for the National trials, and this is highly commendable. Some of them have earned qualifications for the Olympics, done their personal best, and much more at these National trials.
“Our athletes have proven their mettle in athletics beyond the continent, and it is our place to give them all the needed support,” said Senator Enoh.
“This is an Olympic year and track and field holds enormous potential for our nation.
‘We thank the leadership of the AFN, coaches, and our superstar athletes who keep breaking barriers to emerge as winners.
“The government of President Bola Tinubu is solidly behind you.”
The Minister also added that the well-being of the athletes is key to his administration which is the most important thing that brought him to Benin.
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