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The Digest:

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has countered Tobi Amusan's allegations about substandard kits, asserting that all athletes received complete equipment from sponsor Hiracer with additional benefits, including podium bonuses and preferential travel arrangements. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • AFN President Tonobok Okowa stated that athletes received full Hiracer kits, including spike shoes
  • The federation claimed Amusan was shown only a partial kit allocation in her social media post
  • Hiracer confirmed identical kit distribution across all 20 sponsored countries
  • Okowa revealed Amusan received business class travel while other athletes flew economy
  • The sponsor offers substantial podium bonuses: $30k gold, $20k silver, $10k bronze
  • The dispute emerges amid ongoing athlete welfare concerns in Nigerian sports
  • This conflict could impact team morale during the ongoing World Championships
The confrontation highlights persistent tensions between Nigeria's athletic excellence and administrative controversies on the global stage.

Sources: Punch