Chukwuebuka Enekwechi and ten Nigerian athletes will represent Nigeria at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing, China. Key athletes include 400m runner Chidi Okezie and high jump champion Temitope Adeshina, though notable stars like Ese Brume and Tobi Amusan will be absent. The team will compete in five events against a large international field of athletes.
Nigerian shot putter Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will compete alongside ten other athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship, set to take place in Nanjing, China, from March 21 to 23, 2025. The final entry list from World Athletics shows that Enekwechi is joined by 400m runner Chidi Okezie and NCAA indoor high jump champion Temitope Adeshina. Notably absent are stars like Ese Brume, Tobi Amusan, and Favour Ofili.
The Nigerian team features notable talents, including Ezekiel Nathaniel, the African indoor record holder in the men’s 400m, and Prestina Ochonogor, a finalist at the Paris Olympics. Other members include Edidiong Udo, James Onwuka, Ifeanyi Ojeli, and Joshua Caleb, who will all contribute to the country’s representation.
Competing in five events, the athletes will participate in high jump, long jump, 400m, shot put, and the men’s 4x400m relay. This year’s championship anticipates participation from 576 athletes, representing 127 countries. Among these competitors are 11 defending champions and 20 Olympic medalists from the upcoming Paris 2024 Games, promising a challenging atmosphere for all participants.
The 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship will see Nigeria represented by a strong team, despite the absence of some key athletes. The diverse talents of the selected athletes will compete across multiple events, contributing to a competitive environment alongside top global contenders. Overall, the event is set to be a significant showcase of athletics, with numerous defending champions and Olympic medalists participating.
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