The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has called on Nigerians to support Nigerian athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

According to a post on his X account on Thursday, he said: “Our athletes give their best and make us proud. D’Tigress has made the nation proud and there is no shame in losing to the #1 team in the They beat him a lot and declared in the quarter finals 74-88.

“The first African team to reach the quarter-finals, they moved up four places in the rankings. We are proud of them. His performances were spectacular.

“Ese Ukpeseraye was the only African cyclist among the 30 cyclists at the Olympics. Uchenna Ogazi reached the men’s 400m final after 36 years and Favor Ofili ran a good race and showed great skill. We continue to support our athletes.”

Similarly, in a statement issued by the Director of Information, Ministry of Sports Development, Kehinde Ajayi and obtained by the X account of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Guidance on Wednesday, the minister urged the Nigerian athletes to persevere and show their talents and persistence. in real Nigerian sport.

Emphasizing the importance of resilience and determination in the face of difficult events, Enoh expressed confidence in the athletes’ potential to achieve medals, given the unwavering support they have received. “We are proud of every athlete who represents Nigeria. You carry the aspirations and ambitions of the nation and we stand firmly with you in your quest for greatness. Let the world witness the strength and determination of Nigerians,” he said.