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  • August 7, 2021

Olympics: Team Nigeria Arrives Abuja

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Agency Report — Nigerian athletes who participated in the Tokyo Olympics arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday.

The Team Nigeria athletes arrived at the airport at about 1 pm local time.

Nigeria placed 69th on the 205-country medal table.

Nigeria clinched two medals at the games comprising a bronze in long jump and a silver in wrestling.
Both medals were won by Ese Brume and Blessing Oborududu respectively.

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