Nigeria's Chierika Okogu qualifies for Rowing Quarter Finals,she made history as the first rower to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics Games,
Chierika Ukogu, a 24 year old United States born Nigerian who is representing Nigeria in the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympics, has qualified for the quarter-finals of the rowing event.
Ukogu, who is the first Nigerian to represent the country in rowing, showed excitement after the result was announced.
The athlete, who is also a graduate of Stanford University, trained with the US team before the Rio 2016 Olympics, said she was glad to represent Nigeria. In an interview she had before the Olympics, Ukogu said "It is my ultimate goal to be the 1st Nigerian to row at the Olympic Games.
"Heading into Rio, it's a really wonderful opportunity for Nigeria. This is the first time we've had an athlete at the Olympics in the sport of Rowing.”
This good news from Chierika Ukogu might soften the attacks on the National Olympic Committee(NOC), who came under-fire as the Team Nigeria outfits could not make it to the opening ceremony of Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Congrats to her!
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Posted: at 7-08-2016 02:32 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Kennycynth at 7-08-2016 02:36 PM (8 years ago) (f)
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Posted: at 7-08-2016 02:36 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
We are proud of you, despite all the challenges facing the country where many people are denouncing Nigeria but you still stand by us(Nigerians). Thank you and congratulations
Posted: at 7-08-2016 02:50 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
nametalkam at 7-08-2016 04:41 PM (8 years ago) (m)
Quarter finals is still a long way from a medal position, but congratulations none the less, we know the government won't recognise, appreciate or reward you, but you can always remember you are doing this for your self and your father's/husband's name too, in future once you win the medal, please do good to come back to Nigeria to teach our fishermen how to paddle a canoe
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Posted: at 7-08-2016 04:41 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
nametalkam at 7-08-2016 04:44 PM (8 years ago) (m)
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Posted: at 7-08-2016 04:44 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
dickieponga at 7-08-2016 05:42 PM (8 years ago) (m)
Quote from: nametalkam on 7-08-2016 04:41 PM
Quarter finals is still a long way from a medal position, but congratulations none the less, we know the government won't recognise, appreciate or reward you, but you can always remember you are doing this for your self and your father's/husband's name too, in future once you win the medal, please do good to come back to Nigeria to teach our fishermen how to paddle a canoe
Hahahaha nice one.
Posted: at 7-08-2016 05:42 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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