One of Nigeria’s medal hopefuls at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Favour Ofili, will not compete in the 100 meters event.
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) did not register her for the race.
Favour Ofili shared the news on her social media, expressing her disappointment. She blamed the NOC and AFN for not entering her name in the event, despite her qualification.
Ofili qualified for the women’s 100 meters after winning the national title in April 2024. However, after four years of preparation, she discovered that she was not included in the list of competitors representing Nigeria in the race.
In her statement, Ofili said, “It is with great regret that I have just been told I will not be competing in the 100 meters at this Olympic Games. I qualified, but those with the AFN and NOC failed to enter my name. I have worked for 4 years to earn this opportunity. For what? To not be entered and compete at the Olympic Games because the responsible organisation failed to enter me?”
