Enoh also promised Nigeria will build on the heroics of the 1996 Olympic Games athletes by aiming for gold in Paris
By Kehinde Okeowo
Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh has assured Nigerians that the athletes representing the country at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be aiming for gold medals.
He discloses this in a statement made available to journalists on Friday by his S.A. Media, Diana-Mary Nsan.
According to the minister, his Ministry is committed to seeing Team Nigeria achieve remarkable success in Paris.
Drawing inspiration from past achievements and a vision for the future, Enoh emphasized Nigeria would be building on the heroics of the 1996 Olympic Games athletes.
He said: “Like every area of human endeavor, we expect to build upon what we did at the last Olympics. After Atlanta 1996, the time has come for Nigeria to win at the very least, a gold medal at the Olympics.”
He went on to say in an attempt to fulfill the ambition, his Ministry established a ministerial podium performance committee dedicated to strategic planning and execution.
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The committee, he added will diligently assess various sports where Nigeria holds a competitive advantage.
“Collaborating closely with the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and different sports federations, the Ministry is orchestrating comprehensive training programs and coordinating the opening of training camps both locally and internationally.
“The Minister underscored the collective effort of all stakeholders involved, emphasizing the synergy between the Ministry, NOC, and federations.
“Given all we are doing within the Ministry, the NOC and the different federations, we are working very hard to ensure we are competitive enough and represent Nigeria well enough in Paris,” the statement added.
Enoh further said, “As preparations intensify, Nigeria is poised to showcase its athletic prowess on the global stage and make its mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“Through meticulous planning, robust training regimes, and determination, Team Nigeria aims to leave an indelible legacy of sporting excellence. While some athletes and sports have qualified for the Games, some others are still undergoing the qualification process.”
This year’s Olympics will take place in the French capital city of Paris, between July 26 and August 11.