By Jennifer Amarachi
In a show of good sportsmanship, Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye received vital support from the German cycling team during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Ukpeseraye, who was competing for Team Nigeria, was put in a challenging situation when she didn’t have a bicycle to compete in the keirin and sprint events because of the short notice of her participation.
This was stated in a post on Thursday via her X handle.
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.
