In a surprising turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye made headlines for competing without her own bicycle. Ukpeseraye, the first Nigerian to participate in the event at the summer games, qualified for the Olympics by excelling in three separate cycling events. However, due to short notice, she found herself without a bike for the keirin and sprint events.
Despite this setback, Ukpeseraye showed remarkable resilience, finishing 4th in her heat. Thanks to the sportsmanship of the German cycling team, who lent her a bike, she was able to compete.
The situation has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many demanding answers from the authorities. Critics have expressed frustration over Nigeria’s lack of preparation and investment in sports. In response, the Minister for Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, explained that the short notice given by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) left little time to secure the necessary equipment.
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