Domestic camping for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics bound Team Nigeria athletes will officially open this weekend in Abuja, Lagos, Bayelsa, and Ibadan.
Foreign training tours will take place thereafter with the U.S., Germany, Spain, Italy, amongst top destinations pencilled down.
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, while announcing these preparatory plans, strongly emphasized the need for the Nigerian contingent to surpass its best Olympic record, achieved at the Atlanta 1996 Games.
He made the call today at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja venue of a Ministerial Strategic Technical Meeting aimed at preparing Team Nigeria for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The conference brought together Olympics-bound sports federations to map out a comprehensive roadmap and technical training programs.
These plans will be meticulously analyzed by the Federation and Elite Athletes Department (FEAD) and the Ministerial Podium Performance Committee to ensure that Team Nigeria is on the right path to winning medals.
“Surpassing our best Olympic performance is a goal that we should target to meet. We must build on our past successes and strive for excellence in Paris 2024,” Senator Enoh stated.
The Minister emphasized that both domestic and international preparations are crucial for the success of Team Nigeria.
“The combination of domestic camping and foreign training tours is essential. It ensures our athletes are well-prepared and ready to compete at the highest level,” he added.
Thus far, 88 Athletes have qualified for the Olympics, as many others are still in the qualification process.