The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has unveiled a strict qualification process for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
In a statement signed by AFN Secretary-General Israel Inwang, the federation said only athletes who meet the official World Athletics Entry Standard or are ranked within the top 20 in their event will be selected.
According to the AFN, the move is designed to ensure that only dedicated and in-form athletes represent Nigeria at major competitions, with an emphasis on discipline, professionalism and team spirit.
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The federation also called on all stakeholders to fully comply with the directives.
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Athletes who are yet to qualify have until 24 August to meet the requirements, after which the official Nigerian team list will be announced.
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The AFN stressed it will continue to support those who combine excellence on the track with strong professional conduct.
Nigeria will be aiming to improve on its performance at the last edition of the World Championships, where it secured one gold medal through Tobi Amusan in the women’s 100m hurdles.
