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Finally, Sydney Gold Medals Arrive! by Nobody: 10:51pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
The Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, secretariat erupted in celebration yesterday when they received the remaining five gold medals won by Nigeria's 4X400 metres relay quartet at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games following the disqualification of the USA team who were the original winners over dope violations. Secretary General of NOC, Honourable Tunde Popoola could not hold himself yesterday when he shouted that "the gold medals are here". The staff led by the Admin Manager, Emmanuel Nweri gathered and Popoola generously popped champagne for the gold medals. The remaining five gold medals are for late Sunday Bada, Nduka Awazie, Jude Monye, Clement Chukwu and Fidelis Gazama. Enefiok Udobong, the other member of the squad had received his medal because he was the first to return his silver medal to the International Olympic Committee, IOC. The USA team that won the gold medals were disqualified because of late Antonio Pettigrew"s confession to having used banned performance-enhancing drugs at the time. With Nigeria elevated to the top position, Jamaica were promoted to silver and Bahamas the bronze. "This is a massive thing that calls for celebration and we are going to have an elaborate celebration for it. We want the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan and other eminnent Nigerians in attendance", an overwhelmed Popoola said. NOC President, Engr Sani M. Ndanusa also congratulated the Nigerian athletes and praised them for writing Nigeria's name in gold noting that it is an indication of good thing for Team Nigeria. http://odili.net/news/source/2013/apr/30/333.html |
Re: Finally, Sydney Gold Medals Arrive! by Afam4eva(m): 10:53pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
Abeg, they should keep. It's of no use now. |
Re: Finally, Sydney Gold Medals Arrive! by biolabee(m): 10:54pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
that is past.. lets look forward |
Re: Finally, Sydney Gold Medals Arrive! by Nobody: 10:55pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
I think its a good development, which shows that cheating doesn't pay. Yes, justice may take a long time, but it will surely be served. |
Re: Finally, Sydney Gold Medals Arrive! by Nobody: 11:00pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
This means that, officially, Nigeria won 1 gold and 2 silver medals. |
Re: Finally, Sydney Gold Medals Arrive! by Afam4eva(m): 11:02pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
CFCfan: This means that, officially, Nigeria won 1 gold and 2 silver medals.It's still shameful anyways but still better than the London 2012 disgrace. |
Re: Finally, Sydney Gold Medals Arrive! by mkmyers45(m): 12:14pm On May 01, 2013 |
dosen't matter now does it? Nothing beats that feeling of crossing the line first. |
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