‘Incompetent’ – Favour Ofili blasts Athletics Federation and Nigeria Olympic Committee after Paris Olympic games error
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has voiced her frustration after being excluded from the women’s 100m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) oversight.
Ofili, who won the 100m title at the Olympic trials in Benin, was initially qualified and listed to compete in both the 100m and 200m events. However, the AFN has only entered her for the 200m race, leaving her Olympic 100m dreams unfulfilled.
The talented sprinter has been one of Nigeria’s top performers this season, consistently achieving impressive results against some of the world’s best sprinters. Her exclusion from the 100m is particularly disheartening given her strong performance and potential to win a medal.
In a statement released on her social media platforms, Ofili expressed her deep disappointment and frustration:
“It is with great regret that I have just been told I will not be competing in the 100 meters at this Olympic Games. I qualified, but those with the AFN and NOC failed to enter my name.
“I have worked for 4 years to earn this opportunity. For what… to not be entered and compete at the Olympic Games because the responsible organization failed to enter me?
“Please remember, in the last Olympic Games I was not able to compete because AFN, NADC, and NOC failed to release funds for athletes in the USA to be tested, which made 14 Nigerian athletes who qualified unable to compete. Now THIS… If those responsible are NOT held accountable for taking this opportunity from me, neither organization can EVER be trusted in the future!
“Next one is the 200 meters, ♀️♀️ I HOPE I’M ENTERED.”
Ofili now shifts her focus to the 200m event, where she aims to make a significant impact and challenge for a medal. This incident marks the second consecutive Olympic cycle where her aspirations have been hindered by administrative issues.
