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The Nigeria team offered a spectacular performance on day four of athletics in the inaugural African school games in Algeria, ensuring a total of six medals, which includes two gold and four silver, in multiple athletics events.
General Director of the National Sports Commission, Excmo. Bukola Olopade, who was present in Algeria to witness inspiring actions, expressed pride in athletes’ achievements.
“I came to Algeria to support these young athletes as the future of Nigerian sports, so I need to be here to encourage them. Many of these athletes are a product of our guest initiative of Junior athletes (IJA) and have continued to grow constantly, which makes IJA’s initiative a success story of which we are proud,” said the honor. Olopade.
In the very expected final of the 200 meter girls, Miracle Ezechukwu assaulted the victory to claim the gold medal, while his compatriot, Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo, followed him closely to take the money. Both athletes had previously arrived in the final event of 100 meters, where Rosemary won gold and Miracle secured the silver medal.
The 200 meters of the children saw the perfect Faye of Nigeria offer solid performance to ensure the silver medal, which adds to their previous contributions on the track.
In the children’s height jump, Mohammed Jimoh rose to new heights to beat Nigeria another silver medal, showing talent and promise in field events.
The relay squads of the Nigeria team also limited the style athletics campaign.
The combined relay team of the girls, composed of the miracle Ezechukwu, the Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo, Eniololobo Rebecca and Jecinter Lawrence Andrew, offered a dominant performance to claim the gold medal, underlining the depth and the system within the team.
Meanwhile, the combined relay team of the boys, Emmanuel Akolo, Mohammed Jimoh, Perfect Faye and Jesulayomi Ogundijo fought hard to take money, rounding an impressive relay for Nigeria.
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