Eric Patrick
During the Paris Olympics, Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye was grateful to receive crucial support from the German cycling team, showcasing a true display of sportsmanship.
Representing Team Nigeria, Ukpeseraye faced a challenging situation during the keirin and sprint events as she did not have a bicycle to race with, a result of the short notice of her participation.
Ukpeseraye made this known in a post he shared on his X.com handle on Thursday.
He wrote, "Due to the short notice of me competing at the keirin & Sprint, #teamNigeria I had no bicycle to race with on the tracks."
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However, the German team, Bund Deutscher Radfahrer, stepped in to assist the Nigerian athlete.
“In the spirit of sportsmanship the German team @bunddeutscherradfahr came to my rescue by offering me a bicycle. Thank you,” Ukpeseraye added.
This gesture of goodwill from the German team exemplifies the nature of the Olympic spirit, where athletes from different nations come together to support one another, regardless of their competitive rivalries.
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