• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, June 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flag-bearer For Paris Olympics Open Ceremony, Opeyori As Team Captain

by Salifu Usman
11 months ago
in Athletics, Sport
tobi amusan
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Women’s 100m hurdle world record-holder, Tobi Amusan, has been named as Nigeria’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics slated for the River Seine on Friday.

Advertisement

The Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Sport made the announcement on Tuesday morning.

In a statement released by Tony Nezianya, who serves as the press attaché to the Team Nigeria, also confirmed the appointment of Anuoluwapo Opeyori of the badminton team as general captain of Team Nigeria’s contingent for Paris Games.

Tobi Amusan, the reigning world record holder in the 100m hurdles, is one of Nigeria’s brightest medal prospects in Paris.

Earlier this year, Amusan set a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds (with a 0.9m/s wind), highlighting her impressive form heading into the Olympics. She narrowly edged out two-time world champion Danielle Williams of Jamaica, who finished second with a time of 12.46 seconds.

RELATED

Raphinha Named 2024/2025 La Liga Player Of The Season

Raphinha Named 2024/2025 La Liga Player Of The Season

18 minutes ago
Gabriel Signs New Long-term Deal At Arsenal 

Gabriel Signs New Long-term Deal At Arsenal 

45 minutes ago

Anuoluwapo Opeyori, on the other hand, is an experienced badminton player who has been representing Nigeria since 2017.

The 26-year-old won the African Championships and African Games in the singles event in 2019 and also competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

As the general team captain, Opeyori will play a crucial role in providing leadership and guidance to the Nigerian team contingent in Paris, drawing on his international experience to inspire his teammates to achieve their best results.

The decision to appoint Amusan and Opeyori to these prestigious positions, according to Nezianya, reflected the high expectations the country has for its athletes at the upcoming Olympic Games.

Both individuals have proven their mettle on the global stage and were poised to lead Nigeria’s charge for glory in Paris.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

START EARNING US DOLLARS as a Nigerian ($35,000) monthly. Companies are sacking their workers due to AI (artificial intelligence), business owners are in panic mode. Only the smart will make it. Click here


Tags: Tobi Amusan
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Benzema Backs Vinicius Jr For Ballon d’Or 2024 Award

Next Post

Obi Calls For Urgent Action On Economy

Salifu Usman

Salifu Usman

You May Like

Raphinha Named 2024/2025 La Liga Player Of The Season
Sport

Raphinha Named 2024/2025 La Liga Player Of The Season

2025/06/06
Gabriel Signs New Long-term Deal At Arsenal 
Sport

Gabriel Signs New Long-term Deal At Arsenal 

2025/06/06
Beckham Set To Be Awarded Knighthood
Sport

Beckham Set To Be Awarded Knighthood

2025/06/06
Rivers Hoopers Guard, Amayo, Optimistic Ahead Of US Monastir Clash
Basketball

Rivers Hoopers Guard, Amayo, Optimistic Ahead Of US Monastir Clash

2025/06/06
Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge In Quarterfinals Stage
Sport

Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge In Quarterfinals Stage

2025/06/06
Club World Cup Winners To Wear Badge On Shirt For 4 Years
Sport

Club World Cup Winners To Wear Badge On Shirt For 4 Years

2025/06/06
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Raphinha Named 2024/2025 La Liga Player Of The Season

Benue Gov’t Directs Residents To Vacate Flood-prone Areas

Gabriel Signs New Long-term Deal At Arsenal 

Diphtheria: 4,017 Persons Vaccinated As Death Toll Hits 10 In Imo

PICTORIAL: Gov Eno Visits Akpabio With 8 Govs, Others After Defection To APC

Defection: APC Welcomes Gov Eno, Assures Full Accommodation

Eid-ul-Adha: Soun Of Ogbomosoland Calls For Peace, Unity, Religious Tolerance

Sallah: Sultan Tasks Leaders On Unity, Commitment To Solving Nigeria’s Challenges

Police Drag 19 To Court Over Alleged Cultism In Edo

‘I Can’t Follow You To APC’, Akwa Ibom Commissioner Tells Gov Eno, Resigns

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.