Posted by Samuel on Wed 07th Aug, 2024 - tori.ng
The Nigerian-American hammer thrower had represented Nigeria in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but was disqualified.
Rufai Oseni, a Nigerian journalist, has voiced his disappointment following Annette Echikunwoke, a former Nigerian representative, winning an Olympic medal while competing for the USA.
The Nigerian-American hammer thrower had represented Nigeria in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but was disqualified.
She was among a group of Nigerian athletes who missed dopping screenings due to an administrative error.
She later switched to represent the USA, and has now won Silver at the Hammer throw event at the Paris Olympics.
Reacting to the win, Rufai wrote on X; "When a country kills your dreams. Name: Annette Echikunwoke. Picture 1: Representing Nigeria. Disqualified from Tokyo Olympics in 2020 due to senseless clerical error of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.
"Picture 2: Representing America in 2024. Talent nurtured to the fullest. Silver medalist. Now the first Athlete representing America to win a medal at the Hammer throw."