The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Nigerian relay team to make the country proud as the 8th World Athletics Relays Championship begins in Gaborone, Botswana. The tournament features 743 athletes from 40 countries. Nigeria faces stern tests in the mixed 4x400m heats against the Netherlands, Jamaica, Poland, China, Japan, and Canada. Only the top two teams in each heat will advance to the final and secure 2027 World Championship slots.
Key Points:
- Nigeria's personal best in mixed 4x400m is 3:11.99; the Netherlands lead with 3:07.43.
- The men's 4x100m team faces Great Britain, South Africa, Brazil, China, and Ghana.
- Nigeria has won only two medals in World Relays history (gold in 2015, bronze in 2014).
- The squad includes experienced athletes like Patience Okon-George and Chidi Okezie.
- The NSC DG delivered Tinubu's message: "Do well and come back to a grateful nation."
Sources: Channels TV
