The association said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, following a review of Team Nigeria’s performance in Gold Coast and in comparison with earlier appearances.
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Twelve Nigerian wrestlers, made up of six males and six females, will take to the mats for competition from April 12 to 14 at the Games, and the Olympic champion is confident they will do the nation proud.
Competing in the second semi-final, the 20-year-old Ajayi finished second with a time of 51.81 secs.
Seye Ogunlewe and Enoch Adegoke, representing Nigeria in the 100 metres men’s race, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, representing Nigeria in Shot Put, Bode Abiodun and Olajide Omotayo, representing Nigeria in the men’s table tennis team amongst others reinforced the undeniable truth that Nigeria and indeed Africa is overflowing with talents that refuse to be buried regardless of unfavourable conditions. They have again permanently etched Nigeria on the international sports terrain.
Blake had been widely tipped to top the podium on the Gold Coast, with many going as far as to proclaim him the heir-apparent to retired compatriot Usain Bolt as the king of sprint.
But with the rules guiding the games, the 2015 FIBA AfroBasket champions still have a lifeline to remain in the competition and also compete for a medal.
New Zealand’s Tomas Walsh won the gold medal in the event, setting a new Games record of 21.41m.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that that Nigerian team had earlier defeated Belize 3-0 and Malaysia 3-1 respectively in their group games on Thursday.
Quadri is the highest ranking player competing at GC2018 and his coach is confident the 29-year-old will thrive under the bright lights.
The Nigeria Basketball Federation in a statement on Sunday said Nigeria is the lowest-ranked team in their group despite being ranked number one in Africa and 32nd in the world.