BY Idris Shehu
The first batch of Nigerian athletes competing at the Olympic games has departed the country for Tokyo, Japan.
The group took off at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday after a brief admonition from Sunday Dare, minister of youths and sports development.
The minister also enjoined the athletes to compete clean and “bring glory to your father’s land.”
The batch of athletes comprises those competing in canoeing, rowing, and table tennis categories alongside their coaches and officials.
The second batch, comprising athletics, taekwondo, and wrestling, will depart on July 13 while the third batch, which includes gymnastics and badminton, will leave on July 17.
The last batch, comprising male and female basketball teams, will depart on July 19.
The Olympics will run from July 23 to August 8, with Team Nigeria expected to participate in nine events.
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