Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s track and field star and world record holder in the 100m women’s hurdles, has been chosen as Team Nigeria’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Amusan is the first track and field athlete to hold this honor in 20 years, since Mary Onyali at the 2004 Athens Games.
The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has also named badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori as the General Team Captain for Nigeria in Paris.
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Nigeria will compete in the following sports at the 2024 Paris Olympics:
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Football
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
A total of 88 athletes will represent Nigeria in these sports. With top athletes like Tobi Amusan leading the team, expectations are high for Nigeria to win medals and perform well at the Games. This diverse group of athletes shows Nigeria’s wide range of talent and commitment to success on the world stage.
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