Paris 2024: Sports minister threatens to sanction erring officials over Ofili’s 100m registration controversy

The minister has directed the AFN and NOC to ensure that Ofili is not deprived of the opportunity to compete in the races for which she is qualified and registered to represent the country

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During a visit to the Games Village in Paris on 28 July, the Sports Minister said he had a heart-to-heart session with Team Nigeria athletes, including Ofili, who expressed her concerns about her races. The Secretary General of AFN also insisted that the final list forwarded to NOC had Ofili listed for the 100m.PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.

Ofili, still reeling from the disappointment of missing out on the Tokyo Olympic Games due to acts of negligence by the relevant authorities, expressed her frustration on Tuesday evening over her potential exclusion from the 100m event at the Paris Olympics. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

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