As the world’s top para-athletes gather in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has charged Team Nigeria to make a resounding statement of excellence and determination. Senator Enoh emphasized that the Paralympic Games present a significant opportunity for Nigeria to seek redemption and restore the nation’s pride on the global stage.
“Paris 2024 is not just another sporting event; it’s an opportunity for Team Nigeria to show the world what we are capable of. Our athletes have trained hard, and they are prepared to give their best performance. We are here to compete, to win, and to bring glory to Nigeria,” said Senator Enoh.
Team Nigeria is arriving in Paris with a strong contingent of 35 athletes, accompanied by a dedicated team of coaches and medical personnel, all ready to take on the world’s best. The Paralympic Games, scheduled to take place from August 28th to September 8th, will see Nigeria competing in four sports: para athletics, para badminton, para powerlifting, and para table tennis.
The breakdown of Nigeria’s participation includes five athletes in athletics, two in badminton, nine in powerlifting, and eight in table tennis. These athletes are determined to build on Nigeria’s proud history at the Paralympic Games, where the country first made its debut in 1992 at the Summer Paralympics in Barcelona. Since then, Nigeria has achieved remarkable success, amassing a total of 80 medals, comprising 40 gold, 19 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
Senator Enoh concluded by expressing his confidence in the athletes and his belief in their potential to achieve greatness: “Our para-athletes have always been a source of inspiration and pride for Nigeria. I have no doubt that they will make us proud again in Paris. We are all behind them, and we are confident that they will exceed expectations and bring home numerous medals.”
Team Nigeria is ready to showcase their talent, resilience, and determination at the 2024 Paralympic Games, representing the nation with pride and aiming to add to the country’s impressive Paralympic medal tally.