The National Sports Commission's Elites Athletes and Podium Board has praised U.S.-based sprinter Favour Ofili's performance at the LSU Twilight competition, where she clocked a "fantastic" 7.25 seconds in the 60m final. Ofili, who missed out on the 100m event at the Paris Olympics, placed second behind Thelma Davies, who won the race in 7.23 seconds.
The Board's Director, Yusuf Ali, described Ofili's performance as a "huge step" and expressed anticipation for more strong performances from her this year. Ali also revealed that the Board has begun its operations, including categorizing Nigerian athletes into four groups.
The Board's categorization of athletes will likely be a significant factor in the selection process for upcoming international competitions, including the World Indoor Championships in China.
The Elites Athletes and Podium Board has categorized Nigerian athletes into four groups, with top performers like Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume, Favour Ofili, and Blessing Oborodudu placed in Category 1.
The Board's Director, Yusuf Ali, explained that the categorization is based on athletes' performances and aims to establish a "sustainable scientific system" for athlete discovery and welfare, ultimately leading to improved podium finishes.
Ali confirmed that the Board is preparing six Nigerian athletes to compete at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in China, which will be held from March 21 to 23. The selection process for the World Indoor Championships will likely consider the athlete categorization system and their performance in upcoming competitions.
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