Still on the many woes Patrick Sawyer brought to Nigeria. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Nigeria and other West African countries affected by the Ebola Virus Disease from participating in some sports at the Youth Olympics. Apparently, the decision was made to ensure the safety of participants. A statement released by the IOC reads, " Athletes from affected areas will not compete in combat sports" and "it was also decided that no athletes from the region would compete in the pool. We regret that due to this issue some young athletes may have suffered twice, both from the anguish caused by the outbreak in their home countries and by not being able to compete in the Youth Olympic Games." "We have been reassured by the health authorities that there have been no suspected cases and that the risk of infection is extremely unlikely. Together we have developed a policy which balances the health needs of all, with respect for the rights of the young athletes from the region." The Youth Olympic Games which will be held in Nanjing, China's former capital, from August 16 to 28 will feature more than 3,500 competitors aged 15 to 18. A total of 25 people have fallen into the categories of Ebola-hit countries; (Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria.) Nigeria's squad is the largest with 13 members.
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Posted: at 15-08-2014 03:54 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
This is cos of the negligence of our country, we are not effective in all areas of the country, that's why this virus enter Nigeria. So sad for my country Nigeria.
Posted: at 15-08-2014 11:00 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
ubasucess at 15-08-2014 11:41 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you are riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy!. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up!! is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get. be your Brothers keeper! the issue of Ebola will soon be forgotten and my Beloved Country will be Celebrated Again! Quote me!
Posted: at 15-08-2014 11:41 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
ubasucess at 15-08-2014 11:48 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Quote from: ubasucess on 15-08-2014 11:41 PM
Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you are riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy!. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up!! is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get. be your Brothers keeper! the issue of Ebola will soon be forgotten and my Beloved Country Nigeria will be Celebrated Again! Quote me!
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