The Federal Government has unveiled financial incentives for medalists at the upcoming 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, set to begin next week.
Team Nigeria departed for Paris on Thursday, August 22, after a two-week training camp in Sabrucken, Germany.
Nigeria will compete in four sports: athletics, badminton, para-powerlifting, and para table tennis. Secretary General of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN), Suleiman Isah, announced that the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has promised monetary rewards to motivate the athletes. Gold medalists will receive $15,000, silver medalists $10,000, and bronze medalists $5,000.
“We are ready. Team Nigeria is prepared to make the nation proud in Paris. There are no injuries or crises in camp, so we are good to go,” Isah stated.
He also called on Nigerians to support the team with prayers, promising not to let the country down.
Head coach Nasiru Sule added that the atmosphere is calm and conducive, with all athletes ready to compete.
“The athletes have been training well and are in high spirits. We are optimistic about bringing home medals,” he said.
Team Nigeria aims to build on their success from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, where they won 10 medals.