allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Country and Beijing 2008 (Page 1 of 1): "The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the games of the XXIX Olympiad, holds in Beijing, China, between August 8 and 24. Easily the world's biggest multi-sport event, success at the Olympics is seen as the pinnacle of an athlete's career.
So important is the Olympics in the international sports calendar that countries not only look forward to the quadrennial event, but strive to ensure that they enjoy a pride of place at the end of hostilities. Although, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) emphasizes participation rather than laurels, and does not in fact, publish a medals' table at the end of each competition, there is no doubt that countries are always eager to make the most of the platform provided by the Olympics.
Nigerians still recall with nostalgia, the golden exploits of Chioma Ajunwa and the Nwankwo Kanu-captained Dream Team in the long jump and football events of the Atlanta '96 Olympics. For once, Nigeria was not only the envy of the international community, but made news for the right reasons. It was a landmark achievement for a country which though richly endowed, has struggled to fulfil her potential."
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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