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Poor Performance At Rio 2016 Olympics: Nigerians React by newzobserver: 1:02am On Aug 20, 2016
By Juliet Ebirim and Anozie Egole

Nigeria was obviously not prepared – Barr. Azuka Okubor

The Nigerian government and all the various sports federations were obviously not prepared and need to do better, taking a cue from South Africa and Kenya. Sporting activities and programmes must be well thought out. Let people of proven integrity and passion be at the helm of affairs. We must evaluate results

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Re: Poor Performance At Rio 2016 Olympics: Nigerians React by Lexusgs430: 2:13am On Aug 20, 2016
No point reacting. Does Nigeria have the type of capital to prepare for the Olympics or better put, is Nigeria ready to invest in sports to win medals?
Great Britain invested £350,000,000 each year for four years preparing for the Rio Olympics. That is £350,000,000*4= (do the calculations).
Is Nigeria ready?
Re: Poor Performance At Rio 2016 Olympics: Nigerians React by Rossikki: 2:45am On Aug 20, 2016
Lexusgs430:
No point reacting. Does Nigeria have the type of capital to prepare for the Olympics or better put, is Nigeria ready to invest in sports to win medals?
Great Britain invested £350,000,000 each year for four years preparing for the Rio Olympics. That is £350,000,000*4= (do the calculations).
Is Nigeria ready?

But how much did Jamaica spend?
Re: Poor Performance At Rio 2016 Olympics: Nigerians React by Lexusgs430: 5:38am On Aug 20, 2016
Rossikki:


But how much did Jamaica spend?

The question should also be, how much did Nigeria spend in preparation?
To answer your question. Jamaica spent enough (not forgetting sponsorship deals),to still be a force to reckon with in track and field events.
Competitive Advantage - Pick out your best medal hopes, and invest in that quest.

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Re: Poor Performance At Rio 2016 Olympics: Nigerians React by Lexusgs430: 5:42am On Aug 20, 2016
Rossikki:


But how much did Jamaica spend?

Our preparation was so lackluster, that the Olympic kits only arrived, when the events was almost over. Not forgetting dream team stuck in United States Of Nigeria (in Dulllung's voice).

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