Nigeria has unveiled an 82-strong contingent to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking the nation’s consistent participation in the quadrennial sporting spectacle since its debut in Helsinki in 1952. The team will be present at the opening ceremony on July 26 but will be in action from the preliminary rounds starting July 24.

Athletics will be the dominant force for Nigeria, with 32 athletes – 14 men and 18 women – set to compete across various track and field events. The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s football team, will also be making a return to the Olympic stage after a 16-year hiatus, fielding a squad of 18 players. Basketball follows closely with a 12-player roster.

A notable highlight is the return of boxing to the Nigerian Olympic team after a gap of eight years. The trio of Dolapo Omole, Olaitan Olaore, and Cynthia Ogunsemilore secured their spots through impressive performances in qualifying tournaments.

In total, Nigeria will be represented in 11 sports, with athletes competing in badminton, canoeing, cycling, table tennis, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling alongside the aforementioned disciplines.

The team’s performance at the Paris Games will be keenly watched by Nigerians, with hopes high for medal prospects across various sports. As the nation joins the rest of the world in anticipation of the Olympic opening ceremony, the Nigerian contingent will be focused on delivering their best and flying the country’s flag high.

The following is the list of the number of competitors in the Games.