How not to represent country, showcase talents on global stage
Like in other endeavours, failure to plan in sports equates to planning to fail. Nigeria’s woeful outings at the Paris Olympic Games, and the 2024 World U-20 Athletics Championships, in Lima, Peru, succinctly capture the ugly state of affairs in the sports sector. GOWON AKPODONOR writes that poor planning, grueling travel plans, and late release of funds for major meets are key in denying the country podium finishes.


