‘The Eye on Tokyo 2020’ is perched on an invisible drone in the ceiling of Room XYZ, at the Grand Prince Hotel, New Takanawa
, in downtown Tokyo. This is where Chief Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports is staying for the Olympic Games.
The absent stands with no spectators are so strange. As I crisscross one event center to another to watch Nigerian athletes compete only a handful of people are in the stands. About 5-10 Nigerians at most venues. Others can’t get in. It’s like driving a beautiful strong bus on a near-empty tank. The spectators, fans, provide fuel for the athletes from the stands.The Tokyo Olympics has transformed many parts of Tokyo.
The Federal Government will need to inject massive funds into supporting facilities alongside sporting facilities and ancillary services. The private sector must be fully involved through a plan that is workable as already template in other countries. Nigeria, perhaps, has one of the youngest crops of athletes at the Olympics. Out of Team Nigeria athletes, 39 of them have never been to the Olympics. They are debutants, but diamonds in the rough. About 20 are under 30. Young. The building of the next generation of talented Nigerian athletes has just started. The focus should be on their effort and commitment and not just on medals.Yes. In Tennis, Naomi Osaka. Some in Table Tennis.
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