The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa and Nigerians across the globe have been congratulating Nigeria’s hurdles queen, Oluwatobi Amusan, for her feat winning 100mH silver medal in the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
The current world record (12:12s) holder, Amusan, placed second in the final of the women’s 100metres hurdles in 12.29secs behind a familiar opponent, Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland who won in 12.24secs.
Okowa, who described Amusan as a national pride, said the federation would continue to support Nigerian athletes to reach their peaks.
The AFN President noted that the achievement was loud and a great testament to the indomitable spirit of Nigerians.
“I am particularly happy for Tobi Amusan. She is carrying the hopes of Nigerians at the world championships as a star athletes. Her discipline on the track against her competitors was amazing being the current champion. Once again, Tobi has shown that great talents abound in Nigeria. Congratulations to Team Nigeria for this valued medal”, Okowa stated.