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The Digest:

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and National Sports Commission (NSC) face intense criticism after sending more administrators than athletes to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, while failing to qualify any relay teams.

Key Points:
  • Officials outnumbered competitors despite Nigeria's failure to field relay teams
  • Qualified athletes including Tima God-Bless (100m/200m) and Temitope Adeshina (high jump) were excluded
  • Sports analyst Ifeoluwa Leo accused officials of a "jamboree" prioritizing estacode over athlete welfare
  • The administrative failure denied automatic entry to numerous relay athletes
  • World champion Tobi Amusan previously criticized the AFN for providing substandard kits
  • Officials claimed only 15 athletes were sent to avoid "jamboree," contradicting actual delegation numbers
  • This incident reflects systemic issues in Nigerian sports administration and prioritization
The controversy highlights the ongoing struggle between athletic excellence and administrative incompetence in Nigeria's sports ecosystem.

Sources: Sahara Reporters