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In a surprising turn of events at the Paris Olympic Games, Nigeria’s men’s 4x400m relay team has been disqualified from the final, dashing their hopes of competing for a medal.
The team, consisting of Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Dubem Amene, and Chidi Okezie, had finished heat 2 with an impressive Season’s Best time of 2 minutes 59.81 seconds.
The disqualification comes as a significant blow to the Nigerian athletics contingent, as the quartet had shown remarkable form throughout the heats. Their Season’s Best time had placed them as strong contenders for a podium finish, making the disqualification even more disappointing.
The reason for the disqualification has not been officially disclosed by the Olympic authorities, leaving fans and analysts speculating on what might have gone wrong.
Possible reasons could include a baton exchange violation, a lane infringement, or other technical infractions, but until an official statement is released, the exact cause remains unknown.
This setback adds to the challenges faced by Nigeria in the athletics events at the Paris Olympics, where the country had been looking to make a strong showing.
The athletes, despite the disappointment, will likely focus on other opportunities to bring glory to the nation in the remaining events.