Tokyo 2025 World Championships: Day 1 Team Nigeria Guide, Time and How To Watch, and What To Expect
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The world's biggest athletics championships will begin in Tokyo on Saturday, September 13, with Nigeria's best athletes set to don the country's colours in various events.
Here's a concise guide on all Nigerian athletes participating on Day 1, time and how to watch, and what to expect.
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Team Nigeria Day 1 Guide
Event
Women's Discus Throw Group A and B (qualifications)
Athletes competing
Obiageri Amaechi
Chioma Onyekwere
Time and where to watch - 1:00 am, SuperSport
What to expect
Amaechi and Onyekwere will be gunning to make the final as one of the Top 12 throwers in both qualification groups.
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Event
Men's Shot Put Group A (qualifications)
Athlete competing
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi
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Time and where to watch - 2:55 am, SuperSport
What to expect
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will aim to make the final as one of the Top 12 throwers in both qualification groups.
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Evening Session
Event
Women's Long Jump Group A and B (qualifications)
Athletes competing
Prestina Ochonogor
Ese Brume
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Time and where to watch - 10:30 am, SuperSport
What to expect
Ochonogor and Brume will aim to make the final as one of the Top 12 throwers in both qualification groups.
Event
Women's 100m Heats
Athlete competing
Rosemary Chukwuma
Time and where to watch - 10:55 am, SuperSport
What to expect
A semifinal spot for Chukwuma will be a good start to the championship.
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