The National Sports Commission (NSC) has assured full support for Team Nigeria as they gear up for the 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled to hold in Tokyo from September 13 to 21.
NSC’s Commitment
In a statement on Thursday, Kola Daniel, media aide to NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the athletes have the Commission’s complete backing.
“From the start, the NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, made it clear that Nigeria must get it right in athletics. This is a moment of pride, and we trust our athletes to compete with determination and secure podium finishes,” Olopade said.
He also revealed that he would be present in Tokyo to provide frontline support, stressing that Nigerians at home and abroad are united in their encouragement of the team.
Team Nigeria’s Tokyo 2025 Squad
Nigeria will compete with a 15-member team made up of world-class athletes and emerging stars across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
Men’s Squad
- Kayinsola Ajayi – 100m
- Israel Sunday Okon – 100m
- Udodi Onwuzurike – 200m
- Samuel Ogazi – 400m
- Chidi Okezie – 400m
- Ezekiel Nathaniel – 400m Hurdles
- Charles Godfred – Long Jump
- Chukwuebuka Enekwechi – Shot Put
Women’s Squad
- Rosemary Chukwuma – 100m
- Tobi Amusan – 100m Hurdles (world record holder)
- Ese Brume – Long Jump
- Prestina Ochonogor – Long Jump
- Obiageri Amaechi – Discus
- Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons – Discus
- Oyesade Olatoye – Hammer Throw
Building on Past Glory
Team Nigeria heads to Tokyo with high expectations, inspired by outstanding performances at the 2022 World Championships.
Then, Tobi Amusan set a world record of 12.12 seconds in the 100m hurdles, winning gold, while Ese Brume clinched silver in the women’s long jump.
With experienced champions and promising new talent, the NSC believes Nigeria is well-positioned to surpass past achievements and secure more medals on the global stage.
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