Paris Olympics: 87 Athletes To Represent Team Nigeria In 12 Sports – Sports Ministry – BSN Sports
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Paris Olympics: 87 Athletes To Represent Team Nigeria In 12 Sports – Sports Ministry
Precious Oham
The Sports Ministry has confirmed that 87 athletes will represent Team Nigeria in 12 sports at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
A statement from the Ministry confirms the breakdown of the athletes as follows: Athletics, 35 athletes; Women’s Football, 18 athletes; Women’s Basketball, 12 athletes; Wrestling, 6 athletes; Table Tennis, 4 athletes.
Others are Boxing, 3 athletes; Canoeing, 2 athletes; Weightlifting, 2 athletes; Aquatics, 2 athletes and Cycling, 1 athlete.
Additionally, Nigeria will participate in 4 sports in the Paralympic Games. The country has a strong history of success at the Paralympic Games, having won 40 gold medals, 19 silver medals, and 21 bronze medals, totaling 80 medals to date. The nation is set to extend its medal haul in Paris.
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