…As Okowa Congratulates Hurdles Queen
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, has congratulated Nigeria’s hurdles queen, Oluwatobi Amusan, on her impressive silver medal win at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Amusan clocked a time of 12.29 seconds in the final of the women’s 100m hurdles, finishing second behind Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland, who won with a time of 12.24 seconds.
Okowa described Amusan as a national pride and expressed his delight at her achievement, saying the federation will continue to support Nigerian athletes to reach their peak.
“I am particularly happy for Tobi Amusan. She is carrying the hopes of Nigerians at the World Championships as a star athlete. Her discipline on the track against her competitors was amazing being the current champion.”
The AFN President noted that Amusan’s silver medal win is a testament to her status as a world-class athlete and a great example of the indomitable spirit of Nigerians. Amusan, the current world record holder in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds set in Oregon in 2022, has once again proved her status on the world stage.
Okowa assured that the AFN will continue to support Nigerian athletes, saying, “With this performance here in Tokyo, Tobi has once again shown that great talents abound in Nigeria. Congratulations to Team Nigeria for this valued medal.”
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