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Chukwumerije Is Team Nigeria’s Captain

Submitted by LEADERSHIP EDITORS on July 24, 2012 - 8:19am

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2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal winner in taekwondo, Chika Chukwumerije has been made Team Captain of Team Nigeria’s contingent to the London 2012 Olympics slated to begin this Friday in the United Kingdom.

Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Tony Ubani told LEADERSHIP SPORTS shortly before boarding Arik Air for London that the choice of Chika Chukwumerije was based on his exemplary leadership qualities and experience in international competitions.

Medal hopeful in the track, Blessing Okagbare was named the assistant captain while weightlifter Mariam Usman is going to be Team Nigeria’s opening ceremony flag bearer.