Tokyo:2020 Federal Government Settles Medical Bill Of Injured Athletes

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 17, 2022 | 7:27 AM GMT

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, has reimbursed the medical expenses of two athletes who got injured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games last summer.

The athletes – Enoch Adegoke and Usheoritse Itsekiri both suffered hamstring injuries while competing in the 100m men’s event, Adegoke during the final and Itsekiri during the semifinals.

Sports Minister, Sunday Dare assured both sprinters during the Olympic Games that their medical bills would be footed by the Government.

In fulfillment of this promise, on Wednesday, both athletes received the sum of Two Million, One Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira each from the Ministry of Sports being the costs incurred during their treatments and rehabilitation.

Both Adegoke and Itsekiri, while reacting to the Government gesture, thanked the Sports Minister and the Ministry for fulfilling the promise made to them, saying this will boost their preparations for the new season.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.