Okowa praises Amusan and Enekwechi for Glasgow performances
Chief Tonobok Okowa, president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, has commended Tobi Amusan for securing bronze in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow despite battling a knee injury. Amusan finished behind Devynne Charlton and Megan Simmonds, ending her quest for a third consecutive title. Okowa also celebrated Chukwuebuka Enekwechi for winning Nigeria’s first athletics gold at the Games in the men’s shot put. He credited the support from the AFN and National Sports Commission for the athletes’ achievements and expressed optimism for more medals.
Match highlights
- Tobi Amusan won bronze in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 12.60 seconds despite a knee injury.
- Chukwuebuka Enekwechi secured Nigeria’s first athletics gold of the Games with a 21.07m throw in the men’s shot put.
- Chief Tonobok Okowa praised both athletes for their performances and described Amusan as a consistent ambassador for Nigeria.
- The Athletics Federation of Nigeria and National Sports Commission were credited for motivating and supporting the athletes.
- Okowa expressed confidence that Nigeria will win more medals in upcoming track and field events.
