rummeh:

Rio 2016 Olympics medal standings United states tops the chart, As south Africa remains the only African team on the Table.
Nigeria is MIA missing in Action

bittertruthz:


OP. you are a liar. Your update is wrong. I learnt from BBC that a Thailand military officer won 2 medals. In fact i was discussing it with a friend why our military officers are lazy.

rummeh:


So whats your point

How e take concern Nigeria and Africa

richidinho:


I tot u people promised change
U need not compare urself with jonathan govt even after spending 6months to appoint a goat head as minister for sports

Emmatdayo:
oga read what i wrote again b4 u quote me, did we win any Olympic medal during the GEJ administration?

Onegai:
Fatherly, a U.S. group supporting fathers, posted a video titled "2032 Olympic Athletes". See babies and toddlers doing every sport imaginable and being trained and supported by their parents before the Govt gets involved. But Nigerians are waiting for Govt to come and enter their house, pluck their son and daughter and make them Tennis stars and Gymnasts, etc. Clap for yasef, una go wait tire. Govt of mediocrity for people who worship mediocrity.

https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1027365630649912&id=348596051860210&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2FFatherlyHQ%2Fvideos%2F1027365630649912%2F&_rdr

http://m.wptz.com/news/meet-the-2032-olympic-team/41104422

The baby playing Table Tennis is not up to 10 months, because he couldn't stand up, but he was already knocking back more than half the balls served at him. The gymnast was not over 3 years of age. The swimmer is like 1.5 years, cannot pass 2 years old. And that little boxer?? Sweet Lord, that kid has talent.

This summer, what has your child done??

Rekyz:
We won in Beijing. Or was that part of Bubu's tenure?

Gerrard59:


Good day Ms Onegai,

Firstly, the problem might not be what parents have done for their child(ren), issue is where are facilities? Not everyone is in Lagos or Abuja. My younger sister is on vacation, and unfortunately, here in Uyo there are no facilities for such talents to be groomed (that I know of, we've been here for 6 years). She has interest in long jump, question is where is/are the facility(ies); that's safe and clean?

Secondly, like in Asian countries (Singapore, China, S.Korea), parents (Tiger moms) send their kids to holiday classes to learn and develop their self for the upcoming intellectual challenge. Ditto in Nigeria nay SSA, our environment has not appreciated such talents (not football), so please tell me why wouldn't parents send their kids for holiday classes instead of gymnastic, tennis lessons? When getting the best jobs is ultra-competitive.

Even me sef will prefer her to work in BCG as opposed to long jumping

oluseyiforjesus:
USA will always Top because they hv all Countries as a citizen, if Medal shld go to ur original country USA will be at d bottom of d table

Onegai:



Which candidate stands out more?

Do you know the crazy thing? Even in the U.S. they have budget cuts everywhere affecting schools, arts and sports. Parents will go and raise funds to keep those things in a good shape for their children. I know this, before I had to help my aunt at a fundraiser in her small community to support some kids trying out for Nationals for some sport. In Nigeria, if I declare "my pastor needs a new private jet, my sister needs a N2million wedding and my church needs a 'befitting' N50million new auditorium", people will troop out to donate. If I say "my community needs a new clinic, my village needs more books in their school library, I want to buy equipment for my local Youth group to train them in Volleyball", how many people do you think I'll get to donate?

It's what Nigerians like and value they spend on. So, yeah, get used to Nigeria managing to win 3 medals at every Olympics.

That Chierika Ukogu girl competing in Rowing has become a mini-superstar. She's even featured on CNN. Remind me how many Medical students (because she's studying Medicine) from UniLag, UNN or any other uni is as popular as her right now. Chioma Ajunwa (who got promoted through the ranks of NPF), Blessing Okagbare, etc. See a pattern?

Good luck with your sister. There are fewer jobs nowadays. It's not longer about book knowledge, I hope you are now making friends with the right people so she can get a bank job instead of teaching like her peers.

Gerrard59:


Hope I'd not be wrong to say it's cultural as opposed to the government being held responsible? Pity her and the medical students (coincidentally, she wants to study Medicine), it's not her fault, she just want to make a living .

However, I'll say book knowledge still hold sway, (my strength) Chierika Ukogu went to Stanford; even in the countries I mentioned earlier. I read your posts about Baby E going to top nursery schools *St Saviours things* , which propelled me to begin searching for scholarship(s) for her to study abroad (she's too good to study in Nigeria). Preferably Israel or any top Asian country (The UK isn't encouraging anymore).

Yes, I'm making friends with the right clique not just for her for but myself, hopefully they will become top stakeholders in Rivers or Akwa Ibom state. I fully understand the field of networking, as it's one's net worth. Some credits to you Ma. I'll check out the stadium and the possibility.

oluseyiforjesus:
USA will always Top because they hv all Countries as a citizen, if Medal shld go to ur original country USA will be at d bottom of d table

bittertruthz:


E concern Nigeria because our military are not fit. Lazy fat stomach ...................... So USA and CHINA are in Africa too?
He should have posted the full medal table. Stop looking for excuse. You can't quote me wrong because im more intelligent than you.

Onegai:


So, I did a quick Google search and I found a recently completed stadium, Akwa Ibom stadium. What has stopped you from taking her there to have a look. I'm not a sports person but I know that wherever a stadium is close by, athletes are training.

Getting the best jobs in Nigeria is a fantastic feat, particularly with the crumbling economy and nepotism. Even 1st class students are struggling. But like I've said before, if your sister went to compete, even if she didn't win but she mentioned it in an interview, what do you think will happen? Which candidate is more memorable, Miss "I competes in Long Jump at the Olympics but didn't win a medal" or Miss "I have a 2:1, just like the rest 50% other applicants and please remember it is from a Nigerian university, which everyone assumes produces half-baked graduates who can't speak English well or understand Logic and Reasoning?"

Which candidate stands out more?

Do you know the crazy thing? Even in the U.S. they have budget cuts everywhere affecting schools, arts and sports. Parents will go and raise funds to keep those things in a good shape for their children. I know this, before I had to help my aunt at a fundraiser in her small community to support some kids trying out for Nationals for some sport. In Nigeria, if I declare "my pastor needs a new private jet, my sister needs a N2million wedding and my church needs a 'befitting' N50million new auditorium", people will troop out to donate. If I say "my community needs a new clinic, my village needs more books in their school library, I want to buy equipment for my local Youth group to train them in Volleyball", how many people do you think I'll get to donate?

It's what Nigerians like and value they spend on. So, yeah, get used to Nigeria managing to win 3 medals at every Olympics.

That Chierika Ukogu girl competing in Rowing has become a mini-superstar. She's even featured on CNN. Remind me how many Medical students (because she's studying Medicine) from UniLag, UNN or any other uni is as popular as her right now. Chioma Ajunwa (who got promoted through the ranks of NPF), Blessing Okagbare, etc. See a pattern?

Good luck with your sister. There are fewer jobs nowadays. It's not longer about book knowledge, I hope you are now making friends with the right people so she can get a bank job instead of teaching like her peers.

otijah:
Buhari's govt has nothing to do with Nigerians winning medals. They are well better than us in all clarifications.
I just hope that Chierika will exonerate Nigeria

planetx:
Trash and you even got 3 likes for this rubbish you wrote. 99% of American atlethes at the Olympics are native born.

Onegai:
Fatherly, a U.S. group supporting fathers, posted a video titled "2032 Olympic Athletes". See babies and toddlers doing every sport imaginable and being trained and supported by their parents before the Govt gets involved. But Nigerians are waiting for Govt to come and enter their house, pluck their son and daughter and make them Tennis stars and Gymnasts, etc. Clap for yasef, una go wait tire. Govt of mediocrity for people who worship mediocrity.

https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1027365630649912&id=348596051860210&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2FFatherlyHQ%2Fvideos%2F1027365630649912%2F&_rdr

http://m.wptz.com/news/meet-the-2032-olympic-team/41104422

The baby playing Table Tennis is not up to 10 months, because he couldn't stand up, but he was already knocking back more than half the balls served at him. The gymnast was not over 3 years of age. The swimmer is like 1.5 years, cannot pass 2 years old. And that little boxer?? Sweet Lord, that kid has talent.

This summer, what has your child done??

RoyalPriesthuud:
the line "government of mediocre for people who worship mediocrity" captures it all. And majority of Nigerian parents also inputs this into the kids. They want you to be comfortable, but not really great or famous. They extol the likes of Gani Fawehinmi but they warn their kids not to be involved in politics/activism. They talk all the time about Okocha and Kanu but tell the kids to 'read their books' all time, chasing the ones with passion for football away from the field and beating him. Mediocrity is daily infused in us and it is very sad! The roads and homes are built to last for 3years. This mediocrity also cuts across all levels, from the poor to the rich. The whole nation needs a 'spiritual' reworking.

Gerrard59:


Hope I'd not be wrong to say it's cultural as opposed to the government being held responsible? Pity her and the medical students (coincidentally, she wants to study Medicine), it's not her fault, she just want to make a living .

However, I'll say book knowledge still hold sway, (my strength) Chierika Ukogu went to Stanford; even in the countries I mentioned earlier. I read your posts about Baby E going to top nursery schools *St Saviours things* , which propelled me to begin searching for scholarship(s) for her to study abroad (she's too good to study in Nigeria). Preferably Israel or any top Asian country (The UK isn't encouraging anymore).

Yes, I'm making friends with the right clique not just for her for but myself, hopefully they will become top stakeholders in Rivers or Akwa Ibom state. I fully understand the field of networking, as it's one's net worth. Some credits to you Ma. I'll check out the stadium and the possibility.

Onegai:


Are you watching the Athletics for Rio 2016? Have you noticed a lot of Nigerian female runners are competing (and winning) for other countries like Bahrain, U.K., Brunei and Qatar? They all must be given citizenship yo compete. Food for thought.

Gerrard59:


Yes, I did noticed it and not only on the female side but likewise male. So I discussed with my mom about the possibility of my sis going for training at the stadium and her faciallook was a "make she finish school first". I'll say the blame lies with the citizenry, but then again we shouldn't be fully blamed. Our case can be likened to Singapore that did put education/STEM at its forefront to become what she's today, and currently invests in recreational activities to produce the likes of Joseph Schooling (albeit he went to the US for training). The government needs to improve the economy beyond what it's, so that even if they can't invest in training, parents (Schooling parents sponsored him) can (your earlier example).

I watched the US Fathers video and murmured Ms Onegai was right oh, however, the economy should be improved. I am not saying this because of my sister but millions of Schoolings, Phelps, Williams etc out there in parts of Nigeria.

Onegai:


Our government is not having any big plans for Education or Healthcare anytime soon. Their kids don't school here and don't attend Unity schools or State Grammar schools. Why should they waste money they can be stealing educating the masses [/b]so we will know our rights and be challenging them[b]?

Our parents are also at fault. We want great people but no-one wants their child to make the sacrifices they made. [/b]There's no job in Nigeria: almost all the courses in University here have no jobs in their sector[b]. Which is why you will see Microbiologists looking for bank job beside Engineers and Sociologists.