Beijing 2008 Olympic silver medalist Ambrose Vanzekin has urged Nigerian sports activities authorities to start preparations early for the following Olympic Video games, stressing that last-minute preparations have repeatedly price the nation robust performances on the worldwide stage.
Talking on Nigeria’s Olympic ambitions, Vanzekin stated the nation has sufficient uncooked expertise to compete favourably, however warned that poor planning and rushed choices near tournaments usually undermine athletes’ probabilities.
“Nigeria has the expertise, there isn’t a doubt about that,” Vanzekin stated. “However we hold making the identical mistake of ready till the competitors is shut earlier than placing a crew collectively.”
The previous goalkeeper emphasised the necessity to begin constructing a strong Olympic crew nicely upfront, permitting athletes ample time to coach, bond and put together mentally for the calls for of the Video games.
“Olympics preparation ought to begin now, not months to the occasion,” he added. “If we need to keep away from previous errors, we should plan early, assist our athletes correctly and provides them one of the best probability to succeed.”|
Vanzekin believes that early planning, structured camps and sustained funding will considerably enhance Nigeria’s medal prospects when the following Olympic Video games come round.
