The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has revealed that unlike the norm, home based athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics have received training grants.
Senator Enoh explained that every athlete is entitled to training grants considering the fact that they are all committed to the same cause.
“In ensuring that all local, foreign, and Olympic allowances are paid to all Team Nigeria athletes, I had another interactive session with the athletes at the games village in Paris as follow up on their welfare.
“Home based athletes complained of never receiving training grants, as this has only been a privilege for their foreign based counterparts who represent the country.
“We have ensured for the first time ever, home based athletes representing the country also receive training grants. Foreign and home based athletes have now received training grants in addition to all other allowances already paid.
“All athletes deserve training grants, as they all put in effort and passion to represent the country. They are all deserving,” the Minister stated.
He disclosed that there’s a lot of excitement at the games village, adding that the athletes are greatly enthused for podium appearances.
