Athletes preparations on course for Paris Olympics- AFN

Athletics Federation of Nigeria ( AFN) said that everything is on course for the country’s athletes to be well prepared ahead the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
According to a release by the Federation signed by the Secretary General Rita Mosindi, the clarification became necessary following rumours in some quarters that the Federation is not doing anything to ensure the country’s athletes gets to podium finish at the Games.
The statement noted that home based athletes are currently camped and preparing for the World Relays in the Bahamas which is scheduled for the 4th -5th of May and 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 as amongst the 32 nations that have qualified for the relays in the 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.

AFN further explained that the 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 just as it thanked the NOC President Engr. Habu Gumel for giving the needed assistance to the AFN for the processing of American visa.

“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”, concludes the statement