Ibrahim Abdul, the president of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), has assured weightlifters representing Nigeria at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France of the federation`s support.

Abdul said in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Friday that preparations were in top gear to prepare the athletes for the games.

According to him, all the necessary support will be given to the weightlifters before and during the games.

“To prepare the weightlifters for the Olympics, the federation has commenced its training camp at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja.

“We are also going to attend the African Weightlifting Association organised camp for all African athletes that qualified for the Olympic Games,“ he said.

He said the federation aims to reach the greatest possible success by winning gold medals and placing first in Paris.

 “The athletes will be able to achieve their goals in the Olympics with the training they have received so far,“ he said.

He urged corporate organisations to support the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, as he is making all efforts to ensure the athletes succeed in Paris.

“ He is giving his all, so we need corporate organisations to support him with funding, equipment, and even making pledges to inspire and motivate the athletes,“ he said.

Rafiatu Lawal (women’s 59 kg) and Joy Eze (women’s 71 kg) would represent the federation at the Olympics.

Eighty-eight athletes from Nigeria have qualified for the Olympic Games; others are still in the qualification process before the closing windows.

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games is scheduled for July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France.

(NAN)