The National Sports Commission has reaffirmed its support for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The event is scheduled from September 13 to 21.

In a statement, NSC chief Bukola Olopade urged the athletes to give their best and bring honour to the country.

He said the commission and Nigerians were firmly behind the team.

“From the beginning, the NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, declared that Nigeria must get it right in athletics,” Mr Olopade said. “This is a moment of pride. We trust our athletes to compete with determination and secure podium finishes. The commission will continue to support them and stand behind them as they fly our flag in Tokyo.”

Mr Olopade would be in Tokyo to provide frontline support to the team throughout the competition.

The 15-member team is led by world record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, and long jump star Ese Brume.

They are joined by a mix of seasoned and emerging athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, and hurdles.

Team Nigeria for World Championships – Tokyo 2025

Men

Kayinsola Ajayi – 100m

Israel Sunday Okon – 100m

Udodi Onwuzurike – 200m

Samuel Ogazi – 400m

Chidi Okezie – 400m

Ezekiel Nathaniel – 400m Hurdles

Charles Godfred – Long Jump

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi – Shot Put

Women

Rosemary Chukwuma – 100m

Tobi Amusan – 100m Hurdles

Ese Brume – Long Jump

Prestina Ochonogor – Long Jump

Obiageri Amaechi – Discus

Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons – Discus

Oyesade Olatoye – Hammer Throw

Nigeria aims to build on its 2022 World Championships success, where Amusan set a world record of 12.12 seconds in the 100m hurdles and won gold.

Brume also claimed silver in the women’s long jump at that event

(NAN)