2024 Paralympic Games: Nigeria’s Athletes Arrive Germany For Training Tour

2024 Paralympic Games: Nigeria’s Athletes Arrive Germany For Training Tour

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Nigeria’s preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, have commenced in Germany, where the athletes are training ahead of the Games. BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The athletes and accompanying officials would be in Saarbrucken, Germany for 10 days before proceeding to Paris, France for the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Mrs Kehinde Ajayi, Director Press and PR of the Ministry of Sports in a statement states that the General Team Manager/Deputy Chef De mission, Mrs Thecla Opara and her team have arrived the Saarbrucken training camp in Germany.

Mrs Ajayi said in her telephone chat, Mrs Opara hinted that the purpose of the visit is to assess generally, how the training is being conducted and to as well encourage and boost the morale of the athletes to get them better prepared for the challenges ahead.

“Our visit here is to emphasize to you that you are carrying the hope and aspirations of all Nigerians, and that Nigerians are all behind you and are wishing you a successful outing” she said.

According to the Deputy Chef De mission, “The camp is going on well. They have standard facilities and the camp is going on well”.

Mrs Opara expressed satisfaction with the way the training was being conducted and charged the athletes and their coaches to approach the challenge before them with that uncommon patriotism and resilience Nigeria’s athletes are known for, to be able to secure a podium finish throughout the games.

The training will last for 10 days and the athletes are expected to depart Germany for Paris on August 22 for the main events.