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The favor of the Nigerian sprint star confirmed its change of loyalty to Turkey, ending its long -standing disputes with the Nigeria Federation (AFN) of Nigeria and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC). The 21 -year -old, a 200 -meter Olympic finalist, made the announcement on social media, citing repeated negligence that cost her appearances both at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games and in Paris 2024.
His ordeal began in Tokyo, where he was disqualified together with nine other Nigerian athletes after the AFN has conducted compulsory anti -doping tests. The crack was repeated in Paris, when it was omitted from the 10 -meter -to -start list of women despite the qualification standards met, an error subsequently blamed with Afn and NoCe officials.
By changing loyalty, Ophiles is combined with a growing list of Nigerian athletes who have opted to represent other countries, including Gloria Alozie, Francis Obikwelu and Emmanuel Bamidele. He will sit outside the 2025 world athletics world championships in Tokyo while completing his change of nationality, in line with the world athletics regulations.
