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In a landmark moment for Nigerian sports diplomacy, former D’Tigers captain and NBA star Olumide Oyedeji has been appointed to a prestigious seat on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission.
The move signals rising influence of the former NBA centre turned administrator, as he steps into one of the most influential platforms in world sport. He would be representing the World Olympians Association on a 23-member board tasked with shaping the future of athletes worldwide.
Oyedeji’s appointment is a reward for years of relentless advocacy, championing athlete welfare and pushing for stronger representation both at home and abroad.
The former athlete was leading the Nigeria Athletes’ Commission before coming to serve as World Olympic Association Secretary.
Similarly, one of Nigeria’s table tennis icons, Olufunke Oshonaike, also joined the commission, doubling the country’s presence and amplifying its voice within the Olympic Movement.
