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Sunday Uti, one of the Athletic coaches who
flew out with some home-based athletes to Moscow yesterday for the
Championship that holds from August 10 to August 18 left an upbeat
message to Nigerians that they would come back with medals.
There have been concerns from several quarters that Blessing
Okagabare's sparkling form could nose-dive as it did during the London
Olympics where she faltered.
But Uti dismissed such fears yesterday when he said that Nigerians should look on the brighter side of life.
"The Olympics is gone and Blessing has been in blistering form. She
has put that performance at the Olympics behind and has posted better
times at the just concluded Diamond League where she set a new African
100m record of 10.79secs.
We are, without question, in a better position going into the World
Championships. We're encouraged by Okagabare's form which no doubt will
rub off on the team. We are prepared and focused".
Dismissing the fears that Okagabare could succumb to pressure or
buckle on the weight of expectation from millions of Nigerians, Uti said
that Blessing was no longer a little girl that could be frightened by
spectators. "She is tested and trusted and has been performing before
huge crowds.
She is a world star athlete. Nigerians should pray for her. There is
nothing to be afraid of. Team Nigeria will strike gold in Moscow", Uti
optimised.
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