Nigeria’s Queen of Track and World Record holder in the 100m Women’s hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has been named Team Nigeria flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, reports BSNSports.com.ng. This honor marks the first time in 20 years, since Mary Onyali at the Athens 2004 Games, that an athlete from athletics has been chosen for this role.
In addition to Amusan’s selection, the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) announced that badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori will serve as the General Team captain for Nigeria in Paris.
Nigeria is scheduled to compete in athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, football, table tennis, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling at the summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11, 2024. A total of 88 athletes will represent the nation in various sports.
Amusan, renowned for her stellar performances in the 100m hurdles, will lead the Nigerian contingent during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony. This recognition highlights her achievements and her status as one of Nigeria’s most prominent athletes on the global stage.
Tobi Amusan is a trailblazing Nigerian athlete whose story is as inspiring as it is remarkable. Hailing from humble beginnings, she has defied the odds and risen to become one of the most successful and celebrated athletes in Africa. From smashing records to breaking barriers, Tobi has redefined what it means to be a world-class athlete, and in doing so, has become a shining example of what can be achieved with determination, hard work, and unwavering belief in oneself.
Tobi Amusan is an Olympic hero, making history as she blazes her way through records and gold medals. She’s a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, where she studied health promotion. Tobi’s motto is “Focus on your goal and don’t let anyone or anything distract you.” This mantra has been a driving force behind her remarkable success. From humble beginnings in Nigeria, Tobi had a passion for athletics that drove her to break boundaries. She started by participating in the 100-meter and long jump events, but it wasn’t until she took up the 100-meter hurdles that her true talent really shone through. Her hard work and determination took her from the Nigerian University Games to the Commonwealth Games, then all the way to the Olympics. Tobi’s success story is nothing short of remarkable.