By our reporter 16.9.2025
Hurdler Tobi Amusan will get a bonus of $20,000 from kit supplier HiRacer for winning the silver medal of World Athletics Championships women’s 100m hurdles in Tokyo, Japan.
Athletics Federation of Nigeria president Tonobok Okowa, made the disclosure saying that the welfare of Nigerian athletes remain paramount under his watch.
Amusan who is the world record holder in the event fought her way into the podium in a race featuring athletes who have equal right to win the gold. So far it’s Nigeria’s only medal in the Tokyo 2025 worlds.
With the bonus and the $35,000 prize money attached to the silver, Amusan has every reason to smile her way out of Japan.
Before the championships Amusan had raised concern about the HiRacer kits supplied to her and other athletes.
But Okowa insisted that it was a little misunderstanding, which has been sorted.
“There is no problem between Tobi and the Federation. I have worked with her for more than four years. It was just a moment of misunderstanding. “This new AFN board is responsive to our athlete’s needs. We will do things differently.
” I again congratulated Tobi Express for her great spirit to grab the silver in the 100 metres hurdles final. It was a moment of pride for Team Nigeria”, Okowa stated.
Meanwhile, the AFN boss has extended his appreciation to both the Director General, Bukola Olopade and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, for settlement of allowances and bonuses due the athletes at the ongoing Tokyo 2025.
Tobi Amusan