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Nigeria and the symbolism of the Paris Olympics, By Dakuku PetersideReform in Nigeria’s hard environment , By M.J. BalogunINVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s large-scale post-harvest losses amid food crisis SPECIAL REPORT: Jigawa villagers link declining farming output, urban drift to abandonment of damNigeria and the symbolism of the Paris Olympics, By Dakuku PetersideReform in Nigeria’s hard environment , By M.J. BalogunNations, diplomacy, and sports are interwoven.
The Olympics are the highest arenas of sporting glory, where sporting artistry, creativity and skills are showcased to a global audience for fame, glory, prominence and recognition. Whatever happens there mirrors the relative might and priorities of the state. It significantly reflects the economic status of a state and the opportunities it offers. Better-organized societies and prosperous nations are more likely to achieve better results; the reverse is the opposite.
Our athletes do not just have potential, they are talented and capable. However, there is a lack of sufficient incentive and motivation for them to excel in the global international sporting arena. D’Tigress, Nigeria’s female basketball team, became the first African team to reach the Olympic quarterfinals in Basketball. Favour Ofili became the first Nigerian in 28 years to reach the 200m finals. Chukwuebuka Enekwachi, in shotput, shone brightly even without a medal.
John F. Kennedy argued that “sports are a microcosm of society. They are a medium through which we convey our values and goals.” It has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It can unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to young and old in a language they understand. It creates hope, whereas once, there was only despair.
Sporting competitions as modern-day wars is a metaphor that captures the Olympics’ intensity, rivalry, and national significance. While most of the sorts share many characteristics with warfare — nationalism, strategy, physical and psychological battles — the critical difference lies in sports’ peaceful and constructive nature. Unlike wars, which bring destruction and suffering, sports unite people, offering a way to celebrate human achievement, resolve conflicts, and foster global unity.
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