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Edem, 37, the oldest member of the Nigerian team, in a statement on her Instagram page urged the rest of her teammates success in Paris, urging them to deliver after putting in the work and making the sacrifices.

“The thrill of making it to the Olympic Games is still fresh, but our focus is already on the next step. I wish you all success in Paris! We’ve put in the work, made the sacrifices, and now it’s time to deliver. Let’s do this, team,” stated Edem, who secured her fourth berth at the Games at the African Olympic qualifying event in Kigali, having participated in the 2004, 2012, 2016, and 2020 editions of the quadrennial sports fiesta.

Aruna, who will be competing in the men’s singles, heads into the Games as the highest-ranked Nigerian player as the world’s number 19.

The 35-year-old, who will be making his fourth appearance, having participated in the 2012, 2016, and 2020 editions, reached the quarterfinals in 2016.

He recently confidently asserted that he is adequately prepared for the Games.

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