National Trials: Athletics holds enormous power for our Nation, says Enoh
By Uzor Odigbo
Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has said that athletics holds enormous power for Nigeria as a country.
Enoh spoke on the sideline of the national trials to choose athletes that will represent Nigeria in the Paris Olympic Games.
The 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris from Friday, Jul. 26, 2024 – Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
Recall that Enoh was in Benin City to support athletes taking part at National Olympic Athletics Trials.
Enoh expressed his admiration for the dedication and performance of Nigeria’s track and field athletes, noting that many have achieved personal bests and earned qualifications for the Olympics during these trials.
Enoh, who is in Benin to lend his support to athletes participating in the Nigerian Track and Field Championships, emphasized the significance of the event in preparing the nation’s top athletes for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
“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 Ahmed Tinubu is solidly behind you,” he said.
The Minister while addressing Journalists said, he would lead Team Nigerian Athletic contingent to Douala, Cameroon, adding that the well being of Athletes is key to his administration which is the most important thing that brought him to Benin.