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FG announces $15,000 dollars carrot to Team Nigeria's Paralympics

Posted : 24 August 2024

The Federal Government has announced financial rewards for Nigerian Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games, scheduled to commence next week.


This announcement comes as Team Nigeria has concluded their training tour in Germany, preparing for the games.

 


Nigeria will participate in four sports: athletics, badminton, para-powerlifting, and para table tennis.


The Secretary General of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN), Suleiman Isaa, said that the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has promised monetary rewards to boost the athletes' morale.


“We are ready. Team Nigeria is ready to make the nation proud in Paris. There are no injuries or crises in camp, so we are good to go.


“The Minister of Sports has assured monetary rewards to the athletes who excel in the games. He promised $15,000 for every gold medal, $10,000 for every silver medal, and $5,000 for every bronze medal.


“This will serve as motivation for the athletes, so we expect them all to perform well in the games,” Isaa said.


He also called on all Nigerians to support the team.


“We appeal to all Nigerians, both home and abroad, to continue supporting us with their prayers. We promise not to let the country down,” Isaa said.


Additionally, head coach Nasiru Sule said that the atmosphere is calm and conducive, with all athletes ready to compete.


According to the Atlanta Paralympics bronze medalist in table tennis, “The athletes have been training well and vigorously to make the country proud at the games. We are in high spirits and battle-ready. The training has gone as planned, and I want to thank the Paralympic Committee Nigeria (PCN) leadership for their focus and planning. I am optimistic that we are coming home with medals.


“Though I cannot say precisely how many or which color, with the determination of the athletes in camp, the future is bright for us,” he said.


It is worth recalling that Team Nigeria's para athletes won ten medals at the last Games held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2020.

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