Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan blazed to a time of 12.70s to win her third consecutive National title at the World Athletics Championships National Trials, at the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.

World Athletics Championship: Nigerian Government Hails Contingent After Qualification

By Lekan Sowande, Abuja.

Last updated Jul 9, 2023

As the National Trials for the Athletics World Championship ends in Benin, the Edo State Capital, the Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded Team Nigeria athletes for qualifying in the hurdles, relay and other events.

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Ismaila Abubakar, applauded the athletes while expressed optimism that the Team will make the nation proud at Budapest.

He charged the athletes to remain focused and also put in their best with a view to ensuring podium finishes during the competition.

Ismaila assured that the Ministry will continue to support the Nigeria’s athletes in their local and International events through the deployment of all necessary administrative procedures to enhance their performances.

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He also called on the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the technical crew to bring in its wealth of experience to bear in ensuring the success of the Team Nigeria at the World Championship.

Some of the events that Nigeria has qualified for so far includes; Hurdles (Women), Long Jump, 100M and N200M (Men and Women), 4 x 1m (Women), Men’s Shotput, Discus Women, Triple Jump (Women) 4 x 4 Mixed Relay and Hammer for Women.