In a series of disappointing outcomes, Team Nigeria has faced numerous setbacks at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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Despite high hopes and strong performances leading up to the event, several athletes have been eliminated from their respective competitions. Here’s a detailed look at the events where Nigerian athletes were unable to advance:
1. Boxing: Cynthia Ogunsemilore was provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance. Olaitan Olaore was defeated 5-0 in the men’s 92kg category.
2. Table Tennis: Quadri Aruna (4-3) and Omotayo Olajide (4-1) were eliminated in the Men’s singles first round. Offiong Edem and Fatimo Bello both lost 4-0 in the Women’s singles first round.
3. Badminton: Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori bowed out after losing his first and second group matches in the Men’s singles category.
4. Women’s Football: The Super Falcons ended their campaign with zero points after losing all three group stage matches.
5. Swimming: Tobi Sijuade missed the semifinals in the Men’s 50m Freestyle, finishing 3rd in his heat with a time of 23.34 seconds.
6. Athletics – Women’s 100m*: Favour Ofili was ruled out due to a registration error by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. Rosemary Chukwuma did not advance after finishing 6th in her heat with a time of 11.33 seconds.
7. High Jump: Temitope Adeshina did not progress to the final after finishing 9th in Group B with a jump of 1.88m.
8. Athletics (Mixed 4X400m): The quartet of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Ifeanyi Ojeli, and Patience Okon-George set a new national record with a time of 3:11.99 but failed to reach the final.
9. Women’s Discus: Ashley Anumba, Chioma Onyekwere, and Obiageri Amaechi were eliminated in the first round.
