The Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC says it has put everything in place to surpass the achievements of the country at previous competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
NOC President, Engineer Habu Gumel said this while receiving the reports of committees on constitution review and the refurbishment of sports infrastructure especially at Amuwo Odofin Olympic Sports Village in Lagos.
Gumel said 80 athletes have so far qualified for the Olympics while an additional five athletes are expected to join the team if they eventually qualify.
According to Gumel, winning silver or bronze medals have never been a challenge to the country’s athletes, but getting gold.
He said this was the reason behind the robust preparation designed for Team Nigeria ahead of the Olympics.
NOC Secretary-General, Tunde Popoola, on his part, pleaded with the Federal Government to release enough funds and on time, to enable the country achieve the desired results at the Olympics.
The NOC aims to win more gold medals in Paris to add to the two won at Atlanta ’96 and the one acquired at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.