Athletes Preparations On Course, Says AFN

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has insisted that Nigeria’s athletes preparations for the summer Paris Olympic Games are fully on course.

The secretary-general of AFN, Rita Mosindi, in a press statement made available to LEADERSHIP Sports in Abuja on Sunday said the home based athletes are currently camped and preparing for the two day World Relays in the Bahamas, slated for May 4 to 5, 2024, addin that the American embassy in Abuja has scheduled a date to interview the athletes and officials.

“The Sports Ministry understands the importance of attending the world relays, going by the position occupied by Nigeria amongst the 32 nations that have qualified for the relays in Bahamas hence the funding by the Ministry.

“Furthermore,regarding the debt owed by the previous administration, the Honorable Minister of Sports Development in his proactive and intentional leadership style has directed that all outstanding debts be submitted to his office for attention.

“A prime focus of the federation is getting the athletes tested for the first compulsory three out of competition tests, which must be conducted before the 3rd of May.

“As a federation, we thank the NOC President Engr Habu Gumel for giving the needed assistance to the AFN for the processing of American visas.

“Our athletes are focused, posting personal best and season best, ensuring Nigeria our country qualifies for the 5 relays. There is absolutely no cause for alarm as our athletes are very ready and in high spirits,” the statement read.