Chukwuebuka Enekwechi and ten other Nigerian athletes will compete at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing, China, from March 21 to 23. Noteworthy athletes include Chidi Okezie and Temitope Adeshina, while prominent stars like Ese Brume and Tobi Amusan will be absent. They will participate in five events amid a competitive field of 576 athletes from 127 countries.
The 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship is set to take place in Nanjing, China, from March 21 to 23. Nigeria will be represented by shot put athlete Chukwuebuka Enekwechi and ten additional athletes. The final entry list from World Athletics includes 400m runner Chidi Okezie and NCAA women’s indoor high jump champion Temitope Adeshina, though notable athletes like Ese Brume, Tobi Amusan, and Favour Ofili will not compete.
The Nigerian team comprises several distinguished athletes, including Ezekiel Nathaniel, the African indoor record holder in the men’s 400m, and Paris Olympic finalist Prestina Ochonogor. Other competitors include Edidiong Udo, James Onwuka, Ifeanyi Ojeli, and Joshua Caleb. They will participate in five disciplines, namely high jump, long jump, 400m, shot put, and the men’s 4x400m relay.
The championship will feature a total of 576 athletes from 127 countries, illustrating its international scale. Among the participants are 11 defending champions and 20 Olympic medalists from the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, promising a highly competitive environment, as stated by World Athletics.
In conclusion, Nigeria’s representation at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship highlights the country’s commitment to athletics despite the absence of some top athletes. The participation of a diverse and skilled team suggests an exciting competition in Nanjing, with numerous defending champions and Olympic medalists also in attendance, enhancing the significance of the event.
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