Okowa praises Tinubu for supporting Nigeria’s relay success
Tonobok Okowa, president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, has commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting Nigeria’s athletics team. He highlighted the importance of timely financial backing from the Federal Government and the National Sports Commission. The team secured multiple qualification slots for upcoming world championships after a strong performance in Gaborone. Okowa also acknowledged the efforts of home-based athletes and coaches in achieving these results.
Match highlights
- Tonobok Okowa credited President Bola Tinubu for making funds available, enabling the team to travel and perform well.
- Nigeria’s relay teams secured four qualification slots for the Beijing event and a place at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
- The mixed 4x400m and women’s 4x100m teams achieved season’s best times to secure their tickets, while some men’s teams narrowly missed out.
- Preparations included about two weeks of training in Botswana, which Okowa believes contributed to their success.
- Okowa praised the contributions of home-based athletes, including secondary school students, and thanked both athletes and coaches for their dedication.
