The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has emphasised the significance of this year’s Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) National Trials in Benin City in preparing the nation’s top athletes for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
He was in Benin City to lend his support to athletes participating in the 2024 National Trials.
Enoh expressed his admiration for the dedication and performance of the athletes, noting that many have achieved personal bests and earned qualifications for the Olympics during these trials.
“Our track and field athletes turned up for the National trials, and this is highly commendable,” he stated. “Some of them have earned qualifications for the Olympics, done their personal best, and much more at these National trials.”
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“Our athletes have proven their mettle in athletics beyond the continent, and it is our place to give them all the needed support.
“This is an Olympic year, and track and field holds enormous potential for our nation.
“We thank the leadership of the AFN, coaches, and our superstar athletes who keep breaking barriers to emerge as winners. The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is solidly behind you,” he said.
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