Nigerian athletes are making significant strides at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with Blessing Oborodudu advancing to the semifinals of the women's freestyle 68kg wrestling event after a resilient performance against her opponent. Meanwhile, the women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the quarter-finals, receiving accolades from former player Ejike Ugboaja for their historic achievement against Canada. In athletics, Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe have both secured spots in the men's 100m semifinals, with Ajayi notably defeating reigning Olympic Champion Marcell Jacobs. The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has commended the athletes for their dedication and resilience, highlighting the performances of Rosemary Chukwuma and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, who reached the semifinals of the women's 100m and the men's shot put final, respectively. Despite a narrow miss in the Mixed 4x400m relay, the team set a new Nigerian record. Enoh continues to encourage all athletes to strive for excellence as the competition progresses.