Team Nigeria ended with two medals won by women in the wrestling and long jump events........................................
“Moreover, the athletes of Team Nigeria did their nation proud. Many of them reached the finals of their respective sports and, competing with all they had, were in contention for medals until the final moment.
“Anyone who saw their efforts would have nothing but the utmost respect for them, their coaches, and all the technical staff that made Tokyo possible,” the minister added.Overall, Nigeria had five Olympic finalists in the 100 meters Hurdles Women, Shot Put, Long jump, Wrestling, and 100 meters men. Team Nigeria produced a finalist in the 100m men’s event for the first time in 25 years and secured a medal in wrestling for the very first time.
At the end of the Games, which came to a close last Sunday, Nigeria placed 74th on the final Olympic medal table among 205 participating countries.
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