Yahaya Mohammed, the President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has urged Nigerian lifters to remain focus and strive hard to excel in the 6th Qatar Cup in Doha.
The tournament which was slated for between Dec. 19 and Dec. 24, will also serve as one of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers.
Mohammed in Abuja told the reporters that the lifters needed to earn more points to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
He said that the competition was one of the qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, adding that the lifters will participate in one or two qualifiers before the Olympic.
“They have been doing well whenever they represent the country in an international event. I’m very sure they will replicate their performance at the All African Games in Morocco in August.
“They had a thorough session of training during their camping under the supervision of their coaches and the technical director. They will return home to give us an outstanding result.
“I am sure that the team will make the country proud again,” he said.
