This is where you won't see the Abdullahads and other Northerners dominating.
In endeavours that actually require hardwork, these people are in perpetual Ghost Mode.
But if na political appointment, you go see dem dey shine their gworo-stained teeth dey talk about "Merit" like they have even the slightest clue what that is.

this list must be inconclusive because it does not reflect the federal character.

Berlyn:

UR POINT?

You will not see northerners here but if it were politics and appointments, they'll dominate the list.

abbas abubakar abbas got bronze in world championship. even if he did not qualify, his previous rating shows, if he won bronze, he stand a chance of another bronze

it is about taken part. it only happen once 4 years. watch video. there are others to save yourself money. you rent apartment and not go to hotel. and take many people.

and you take many of them. you increase the number of people to increase your chance of winning medal.

it is all about taken part


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caW5Kj_kTpU

MCMLXXVI:
This is where you won't see the Abdullahads and other Northerners dominating.
In endeavours that actually require hardwork, these people are in perpetual Ghost Mode.
But if na political appointment, you go see dem dey shine their gworo-stained teeth dey talk about "Merit" like they have even the slightest clue what that is.

What you don't know is that Hausa people does not engage in athletics, the only sport in the North is Football.

blueto:


https://www.thecable.ng/nigeria-athletes-olympics-list?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9420524798

Wishing them all the best .Hope they can dig deep and find the inner strength to excel

.

just go waste our money and come back

JUST 35 ATHLETES AND THEY ARE ASKING FOR 2BILLION NAIRA? ABEG BUBU, REDUCE THE INITIAL 500MILLION YOU APPROVED FOR THEM.

no federal character in play here. all the names I see here are all Northerners. but why

blueto:


https://www.thecable.ng/nigeria-athletes-olympics-list?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9420524798

i doubt this list. My bro came 1st in the 400m trials and he's just 0.3sec behind world record. How come he's not on the list.

Pope22:
If its a political appointment, you will see:
Ahmed Musa
Saliu Mohamed
A.boki Dantete
Musa Musa
Abubakar Adamu
Sallah Salamu
Dangote Musa

Etc.....

When it comes to running which we don't knw whether they will win anytin, you will see other tribes..nonsense!!!!

Good observations.

Wat boxing n wrestling

Well, with our kind of preparation, I ll need to go with the slogan : OLYMPIC IS NOT TO WIN BUT TO PARTICIPATE.

Egwero Ogho-Oghene

I dont wonno keep picking on this guy (in quote above) in fact, wish him all the best in life and prosperity too - but his name on the list is Nigeria's way of telling you that we made not significant improvement on training from the last Olympics when we won no medals. Remember the last Olympics and how humiliated we all felt when Nigeria picked up no medals? Then we all slated the government and sports organization in the land. Nigerians moaned and cussed Johnathan and complained and offered ideas on how to improve our prospects next time. We all recommended that we add to the collection of events we participate in Olympics: folks recommend rowing, archery, badminton; shooting (we should be good at shooting) hokey, swimming, gymnastics and so on. Complaining throughout the realm was such that, for one moment it seemed that authorities would improve next time. Well, here we are again and, unfortunately, judging by the paltry number of athletes on the list and the inclusion of some tired and Old-gargoos it looks like were going to do worst than last time.

When will Nigeria Authorities stop relying solely on the incredible aptitude and ability of the people and start helping them with investment ? From the military, police, teachers, students and sports people, Nigeria does virtually nothing.

Saheed69:


What you don't know is that Hausa people does not engage in athletics, the only sport in the North is Football.

Sorry to burst your bubble, my brother. Hausa-Fulani People engaged in athletics in the 80's. Does the name Yohanna Waziri ring a bell? Waziri was the Marathon Race Champion in Nigeria for many years and he was a Northerner. The Northerners are suitable as long distance runners, like the Kenyans and Ethiopians. Cheers.

We really miss Femi Ogunode,the Ondo state born athlete representing Quatar in the same Olympic,the guy is good.

Litmus:


I dont wonno keep picking on this guy (in quote above) in fact, wish him all the best in life and prosperity too - but his name on the list is Nigeria's way of telling you that we made not significant improvement on training from the last Olympics when we won no medals. Remember the last Olympics and how humiliated we all felt when Nigeria picked up no medals? Then we all slated the government and sports organization in the land. Nigerians moaned and cussed Johnathan and complained and offered ideas on how to improve our prospects next time. We all recommended that we add to the collection of events we participate in Olympics: folks recommend rowing, archery, badminton; shooting (we should be good at shooting) hokey, swimming, gymnastics and so on. Complaining throughout the realm was such that, for one moment it seemed that authorities would improve next time. Well, here we are again and, unfortunately, judging by the paltry number of athletes on the list and the inclusion of some tired and Old-gargoos it looks like were going to do worst than last time.

When will Nigeria Authorities stop relying solely on the incredible aptitude and ability of the people and start helping them with investment ? From the military, police, teachers, students and sports people, Nigeria does virtually nothing.

I pray Egwero Ogho-Oghone has improved because He will be competing against Usain Bolt,Femi Ogunode who are on blistering form for their countries.Grass root Athletics Development is lacking in Nigeria,there are hidden talents within our public primary and secondary schools that will show the pride of Nigeria to the outside world if properly harnessed and groomed but the system is not encouraging at all.

Up Delta State! Out of d 11 male Athletes shortlistd to represnt Nigeria in d Rio Olympics 2016, about 4 ar Urhobo-Isoko (i.e. Egwero Ogho-Oghene, Odele Oghenetega, Oduduru Devine, Orukpe). In d female category, u hav Blessing Okagbare, Ese Brume, etc.

I can see Gold Medals and A silver...

Where is Lai Mohammed? Liathletics

[size=28pt] nigeria should invite morenike akinosun to join the nigeria 100 meter team olympic. she came 4 in the final . she will not be representing the usa. she is better than the women nigeria is taken along.
g r
her time i believe was better than nigeria time. her time better than blessing okagbare time [/size]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnQQsyKiCQA

[size=28pt]James Dasaolu 9.94[/size]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcPZ59ReTqs

[size=28pt]James Dasaolu 9.94[/size]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcPZ59ReTqs

herzern:
All the male athletes are southerners

Tribal origin does not count in International Events like the Olympics

#BeEducated

Quakertellicus1:


Joined the British Navy some time ago.

are you for real. If it's true then we are in worse shape than I thought. No boxers, no wrestlers, no rowers with all the creek and lagoon and rivers, no table tennis, no, archery, no, shooters, no volley ball, no.... Naija nawa o

you look for nigeria names from the video of the trails..


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPGpDwKpKj9vcoFAOxSbr7A

blueto:


https://www.thecable.ng/nigeria-athletes-olympics-list?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9420524798

Are we participating in Taekwando?

Kirigidi:
Up Delta State! Out of d 11 male Athletes shortlistd to represnt Nigeria in d Rio Olympics 2016, about 4 ar Urhobo-Isoko (i.e. Egwero Ogho-Oghene, Odele Oghenetega, Oduduru Devine, Orukpe). In d female category, u hav Blessing Okagbare, Ese Brume, etc.

Wow,
That's great!!
U sef,go fit run so?

blueto:
The question is, will Blessing Okagbare be able to replicate her exploits now that she is married?.

Check the post immediately after yours....that is the spirit!

Saheed69:


What you don't know is that Hausa people does not engage in athletics, the only sport in the North is Football.

and basket ball too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPJN4dv0erk

[size=14pt]Seye Ogunlewe defend his 100m title as Nigeria's fastest man and qualify for Rio Olympics[/size]

Seye qualifies for Rio Olympics. Now two-time champion in the 100m, can he be the first Nigerian to break 10s in 10 years when he goes to Rio?