The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has arrived in Benin City to show his support to athletes participating in the All Nigeria Athletics Championships, the 2024 National Trials.
With the trials currently underway, the Minister highlighted the importance of this event in preparing the nation’s top athletes for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
“Our track and field athletes turned up for the national trials, and this is highly commendable,” he stated. “Some of them have earned qualifications for the Olympics, achieved their personal bests, and more at these national trials.”
“Our athletes have proven their mettle in athletics beyond the continent, and it is our place to give them all the needed support,” said Senator Enoh.
“This is an Olympic year, and track and field holds enormous potential for our nation. We thank the leadership of the AFN, coaches, and our superstar athletes who keep breaking barriers to emerge as winners. The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is solidly behind you.”
The 2024 Olympic Games is set to take place from Friday, July 26, 2024, to Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Paris.
