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Expectations were high heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics, but the country returned without a medal in the kitty despite fielding 88 athletes across 12 sports.

It was Nigeria’s worst Olympic performance since London 2012, with key athletes like Tobi Amusan, Blessing Oborududu, Favour Ofili, Ese Brume, and Quadri Aruna failing to deliver.

Nigeria’s participation was smeared by a litany avoidable controversies, which include athlete selection, dropping of important coaches, failure to register Favour Ofili for the women’s 100m, agitation for an equal training grant by home-based athletes, and the double kitting saga.

Aside from the above-listed controversies, the country’s outing in Lima was even more abysmal, with all medal prospects failing at early hurdles, a stark reflection of the broader issues in Nigerian athletics.

The women’s 4×100 meters relay team, comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Prestina Ochonogor, Favour Onyah, and Precious Nzeakor, initially finished fifth in their heat before hopes got completely dashed when they were disqualified for a late baton exchange, erasing any chance of a final appearance.

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