Forsaken Champions: Nigeria’s Para Athletes battle penury (Part 2)
05 September 2017 |
9:01 am
Despite being neglected, Para Athletes are not giving up the fight to prove that they can excel at any stage given the right support and sponsorship. In this second part, the athletes suggest a way forward, if the nation wants them to keep excelling.
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