THE President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) Yahaya Mohammed has urged Nigerian lifters to remain focused and strive hard to excel in the 6th Qatar Cup in Doha.
The tournament which began on Thursday will on Tuesday and will also serve as one of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers. Mohammed told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that the lifters needed to earn more points to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
He said that the competition was one of the qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, adding that the lifters will participate in one or two more qualifiers before the Olympics.
“The lifters need to be focus and serious so they will be able to lift their weight properly in all attempts.
“They have been doing well whenever they represent the country in international events and I’m very sure they will replicate their performance at the African Games in Morocco in August.
“They had a thorough training during their camping under the supervision of their coaches and the technical director. They will return home after an outstanding result.”
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