Nigeria Olympics Report

Nigeria Olympics Report

Have you ever heard of the Olympics? It is a massive event that takes place in different countries every four years. Every time the Olympics take place over 200 countries participate. One of those countries is Nigeria. 

Nigeria is a country in the continent “Africa”. Nigeria's population is over 211 million. It has the biggest population in the whole of Africa. So far Nigeria has won a few medals. It was ranked 7th most populous country in 2019. Majority of the people in Nigeria are either Christan or Muslims. The Official language in Nigeria is English but you are less likely to hear them speak English in rural areas. Other major languages spoken include: Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulfulde, Ibibio, Kanuri, and Tiv. Nigerian Sign Language, Hausa Sign Language, and Bura Sign Language are all languages used in Nigeria. The main religions in Nigeria are Islam and Christianity, imported to West Africa generations ago. But traditional African religion has not been forgotten, especially among the Yoruba ethnic group.

On August the 3rd E Brume, a female athlete won a bronze medal in the long jump games. And on August the 4th, 32 year old Blessing Oborududu don a female Athlete of Nigeria beat Battsetseg Soronzonbold from Mongolia for the semi finals of the women's 68kg freestyle event and made it to the finals in the women’s wrestling. She won a silver medal. 

Nigeria first made their appearance in the Olympic Game in 1952 and has sent athletes to compete in every single Summer Olympic Games since then, not including the boycotted 1976 Summer Olympics. Nigerian athletes have won a total of 3 gold medals, 10 silver medals and 12 bronze medals. Resulting in 25 medals total not including the Tokyo 2021 Olympic medals.

In conclusion Nigeria has a long and inspiring history. They are doing very well in the Olympics and I look forward to further achievements. If you were in the Olympic Games. What county would you like to represent?