Paris 2024: Enekwechi qualifies for Shot Put final, makes Nigerian Olympic history

Nigeria’s Shot putter Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made history for team Nigeria.

Enekwechi secured his place in the finalof the men’s shot put event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday night.

He becomes the first Nigerian to reach the final in any event at the ongoing games.

The 31-year-old achieved a throw of 21.13m, finishing fifth in Group B of the qualification and ninth overall. His qualifying throw was his first, with a second throw of 21.00m and a foul on his third attempt.

Enekwechi will compete in the final on Saturday at 6:35pm Nigerian time, aiming for a podium finish.

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