Following the disappointment of the Paris 2024 Games, the Federal Government says preparations for the next Olympics will start “now”.
Nigeria finished the Games on a disappointing note after failing to win a medal in France.
But the Ministry of Sports Development has assured of its readiness to “turn the tides around and restore our sporting glory”.
Despite Nigeria’s medal drought at the games, the performance of our athletes sparked excitement around the 774 Local Government Area in Nigeria, with Nigerians staying up late at night to watch their team compete.
“The journey in Paris has inspired us as a Ministry to start now for the next games coming up in Los Angeles 2028, so we can rewrite history and show the world we are the giant of the black race,” the ministry’s spokesperson Kehinde Ajayi said in a Monday statement.
“We understand the winning mentality of Nigerians and how disappointed we are towards our outing, but I assure you the leadership of Sen. John Owan Enoh is ready to turn the tides around and restore our sporting glory.”
She thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support for the release of funds and praised the coaches, and officials for their efforts throughout the competition.
“We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift approval and release of funds, it shows that we have a President who listens and knows what is best for our young athletes.
“We thank the coaches, technical director, medics, officials, and athletes who have inspired the next generation with their performances. The end of every race is the beginning of a new one, the Ministry of Sports Development calls on everyone to embrace and live in the culture of peace every day so we can make Nigeria great again.”
