Itsekiri expresses hope for Paris 2024 Olympics

The Olympic Games, which will begin on July 26 in France, will see the Nigerian team compete in several events.

Since their debut in Helsinki 1952, Nigerian athletes have participated in every edition of the Summer Olympic Games except the 1976 Montreal Games.

A total of 82 Nigerian athletes are scheduled to compete in at least 11 sports in 2024.

Itsekiri stressed the importance of the pre-Olympic camp to ensure athletes achieve focus, adjustment and a distraction-free environment.

“The preparation is good. I feel like we haven’t had everything ready for these Olympics. There is a camp in Germany, I’m not sure I can go because I haven’t got my accreditation, but I’m supposed to be there this week,” Itsekiri said.

He added: “Hopefully we can improve things and make a good run and leave a good impression in this tournament.”