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Ezekiel Nathaniel has broken a 12-year record at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, qualifying for the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles event, while Samuel Ogazi shattered a 24-year record by advancing to the semifinals in the men’s 400m.

Diana-Mary Nsan, a media aide of the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Ezekiel became the first Nigerian athlete in 12 years to reach the semifinals of the 400m hurdles at the Olympics.

He secured his spot by finishing 2nd in heat 4 with a time of 48.32 seconds, earning an automatic qualification.

In the men’s 400m event, Ogazi ran a new personal best of 44.50 seconds, finishing 2nd behind USA’s Quincy Hall, who won the race in 44.28 seconds.

Ogazi’s impressive performance marked the first time in 24 years that a Nigerian male quarter-miler qualified for the 400m semifinals at the Olympics.

Looking ahead, Favour Ofili is set to compete in the semifinals of the women’s 200m on Monday evening, following her strong performance in the heats.

Additionally, Udodi Onwuzurike will participate in round 1, heat 2 of the men’s 200m event.

In wrestling, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games silver medallist Blessing Oborodudu defeated her Canadian opponent, Linda Morais to progress into the quarterfinals of the women’s 68kg event.

Oborodudu recovered from 0-2 down to win 8-2 on points.

Source: https://dailytrust.com/nigerias-ezekiel-ogazi-break-olympics-record-as-ofili-udodi-return/

Up till this moment, Nigeria has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

nigeria has always been a huge disappointment to every black man everywhere in the world, with the exception of nigeria politicians who will do the ostrich on this truth

Mtcheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

Almost there

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The way una say break Olympic record. Person go think say its something more than being the first Nigerian to qualify in 12 years.

We need to really work hard on our talents


Talent is not a lucrative trade in Nigeria.

I have seen wonder kids in football and sports ending up going to law school or med school because there is no jope or future in nigeria sports.

Our colleges dont place value on sports or even Uni.

But in UK and US a sportman or athlete can get you an admission.

Competence over race and tribe has made great countries that is why asians can neve beat the west or even the russians.

Us will rather give scholars from china citizenship
Athlete from africa citizenship
Arab engr citizenship
Jew scientist same.

Any sphere of life you come you will not be able to defeat them

Competence is lacking in nigeria.
We pray for favour and divine connection.
Well we have seen how far we have gone

SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

ask Throwback Helinues Freestuffsng Yarimo Biodun556 Blacknp

They will all hide once you mention the word incompetence

Igbos Amaka

Nice

Not the govt breaking baddest record

It's disheartening to see Nigeria's poor performance at the current Olympics. This outcome is a reflection of perennial administrative issues that have plagued our sports sector for years. The mismanagement and lack of proper funding have severely affected the development of our athletes.

In the past, youth sports games and interhouse competitions were the bedrock of our sports development, nurturing talents from a young age. These events were pivotal in identifying and grooming future champions. Unfortunately, they have become almost nonexistent. The passion and enthusiasm that once drove these competitions have dwindled, leaving our young athletes without the necessary platforms to hone their skills.

If we are to see any improvement in future Olympics, we must address these administrative inefficiencies, reinstate and properly fund youth sports programs, and revive interhouse sports competitions. Only then can we hope to regain our former glory on the international stage.

SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

What are you doing at home....

Congrats to him.

nigeria is a disappointment

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SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

LIAR...

U be peter Obi pro max..

THEY'RE NO LONGER TAGGED BIAFRANS 😆😆😆 Igbo to the world

Ronu in the mud

Imagine the shame
No single medal
Chai

SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

All that the boring people know how to do is "Big Brother Naija"

SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/paris-2024/medals

That is a lie from the pit of hell. There are more than 100 countries as i type this has hasn't won any medals yet.

SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

Just tell us you just wanted to display your normal hatred for Tinubu instead of asking whether Nigeria is really a sporting nation.

Is it your first time of watching Olympics for you to know Nigeria can only win medal in athletics or field event

Oborodudu is already in the semis, sure of a medal.

SmartPolician:
Nigeria is the ONLY country in Paris that has not won one single medal for any sports. Even fellow African athletes are winning!

Are we a country of 230 million unproductive humans or has Tinubu bad luck destroyed everything about this country? 🙆🙆🙆🙆

APC IS A PLAGUE TO NIGERIANS.

muykem:
Hate is not a game in Olympics hence Biafra people could have won Gold, Silver and Bronze for us.

So APC as a party is now a party of only a tribe?


Wittyness

Good news. Wow!!! Congratulations

Lol
Broke a nigerian record of qualification

Why make the headline seem he broke an Olympics record

Govt don use hunger and corruption scatter everyone so it's very hard for the people.