By Goodluck Ikiebe.
Nigerian hope of a great outing in the Rowing event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has received a big boost with the approval of a month training scholarship for Tamaramiyebi Esther and a year training scholarship for her coach, Mrs Regina Enofe, in Tunisia.
The Secretary of the Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation, Olubunmi Oluode, said the scholarship was secured through the International Olympics Committee, Nigeria Olympic Committee and the World Rowing Federation.
Oluode explained, “This is a big boost for Nigerian first female home based qualified female Rower and her coach. This would give her ample opportunity to prepare well for the Olympics”.
She said the training programme would grant her access to the best Rowing coaches, access to modern and the best Rowing boats and other equipments.
In addition, she will have the opportunity to train and compete with already qualified athletes from Asia and Africa.
Oluode concluded by saying” This camp will also expose her to higher perfomance to boost her chances of a great outing at the Olympics”
A statement signed by the Director, Press, Muhammed Manga says the athlete and her coach are already in Tunis for the camping programme from where they will join Team Nigeria in Kizirazu for the final phase of training for the games.