Nigerian shot put athlete Sade Olatoye reveals no government financial support for the 2024 Olympics.

Nigerian shot put athlete Sade Olatoye reveals no financial support from the government in preparations for the 2024 Olympics. Athletes, including Olatoye and hammer thrower Chioma Onyekwere, had to self-fund training, coaching, medical expenses, and competition fees with grants covering only 2% of their expenses. This lack of funding contributed to Nigeria's underwhelming performance and failure to win a medal at the Paris Olympics for the eighth time.

August 18, 2024
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