Joel Ajayi
Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili has said her experiences at the just-concluded 2024 Olympic games in France have made her realise how strong she is to confront life’s challenges.
In a series of tweets on X, Ofili said she was proud of her outing at the games despite the unfavourable outcome.
“It’s easy to feel defeated, but every setback is a setup for a comeback. I’m proud of myself, this Olympics made me realize how strong I am and I’m grateful for the support from my coach, family, and fans.
“Trusting God’s plan and ways is the only way to heal because I know his plans are to give me hope and a future.
“Thank you Paris for yet another lesson learned and thank you to everyone who has been with me along the way this isn’t the end, it’s just another step in the story”.
“Competing in the Olympics has been the dream of a lifetime. The outcome of this Olympic wasn’t what I hoped for—having to fight with myself every day to be strong mentally even when my body and health were at stake due to the challenges I faced”, stated Ofili, who finished sixth in the 200m final.
Ofili was omitted from the 100m race for the games owing to administrative lapses by athletic authorities in Nigeria, an incident that raised concerns among stakeholders.
She had taken to social media to call out Nigerian athletics officials after finding out her name was missing from the 100m race.
