He said Nigeria’s dominance was most evident on the track, as sprinters swept several titles across the U-18 and U-20 categories.
Mr Kumoye expressed confidence that the trials would produce quality performances from Nigerian athletes.
Ojo further explained that the race was first started as a way to discover and groom talents at the local level for global stardom.
Fifty-one members of the team are male, while 41 are female.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has yet to issue an official response on Ms Ofili’s decision.
AFN is at a loss to explain how reigning Nigerian 100m champion, Favour Ofili, was omitted from the 100m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Team Delta is participating in all the 34 games holding at the games.
Amusan was notably not on the list, and her hope of defending her title is now in limbo.
He said the excise need not continue in power because they had only succeeded in destroying Nigerian football to fester their individual interests.
“For now, there is no official statement from the chairman of the AFN over the ban placed on Blessing Okagbare by the AIU.”
