2024 Olympics: NWF President assures Weightlifters of support
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By Aderonke Ojo
Abuja, June 7, 2024 ( NAN) Ibrahim Abdul, the President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), has assured Weightlifters that will represent Nigeria at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France of the federation`s support.
Abdul who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday Abuja, said preparations were in top gear to get the athletes ready for the games.
According to him, all the necessary support will be given to the weightlifters before and during the games.
“In order to prepare the weightlifters for the Olympics, the federation has commenced its training camp at the Moshood Abiola National stadium Abuja.
“We are also going to attend the African Weightlifting Associations organised camp for all African athletes that qualified for the Olympics Games,“he said.
He said the federation’s goal is to reach the greatest possible success by winning gold medals and placing first in Paris.
“The athletes will be able to achieve their goals in the Olympics with the training they have received so far,“he said.
He urged corporate organisations to support the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, as he is making all efforts to ensure the athletes succeed in Paris.
“ He is giving his all; so we need corporate organisations to support him with funding, equipment and even making pledges to inspire and motivate the athletes,“he said.
NAN reports that Rafiatu Lawal (women’s 59 kg) and Joy Eze (women’s 71 kg) would represent the federation at the Olympics.
A total of 88 athletes from Nigeria have qualified for the Olympics Games, others are still in the qualification process before the closing windows.
The 2024 summer Olympic Games is scheduled for July 26 to Aug. 11 in Paris, France.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng).
STJ /JPE
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Edited by Joseph Edeh
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