Ogasabi on 9am news reports that Nigerian sprint icon, Tobi Amusan, has unfortunately failed to secure a spot in the final of the Women’s 100 meters hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite her determined efforts, Amusan finished third in her semi-final heat, clocking a time of 12.55 seconds, which sadly was not enough for her to qualify as one of the best losers.
Breaking news from 9am news Nigeria reveals that Amusan, who has been a beacon of hope for Nigeria in the ongoing Olympics, has now seen her journey come to an abrupt end. Tobi Amusan the 27-year-old, competing in lane six during the first heat of the semi-finals of the 100 meters hurdles , placed third, a result that mirrored the broader struggles of Nigerian athletes at these games.
The defeat comes as Nigerian athletes continue to face challenges, with no medals won so far in the Paris Olympics, which are set to conclude on Sunday. On Tuesday, former Super Eagles Coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, criticized Nigeria’s poor performance, attributing it to inadequate sports administration in the country. Speaking on 9am news Nigeria, Onigbinde emphasized that the issues plaguing Nigerian sports are not technical but administrative, citing the mishandling of athletes’ registrations as a key example.
In a candid remark, Onigbinde stated, “Situations like this will persist if our administrators don’t separate politics from sports.” This sentiment resonates as Nigeria’s performance at the Olympics highlights the ongoing challenges within the nation’s sports administration. 9am news Nigeria continues to follow the story closely, bringing you the latest updates.
