Enekwechi urges Africa to reward athletes

As athletes battled for Commonwealth Games places under the bright Lagos skies at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex on Sunday, one of Nigeria’s most accomplished track and field stars stood away from the throwing circle reflecting on a journey defined by resilience, sacrifice and consistency.
For nearly a decade, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has been one of Team Nigeria’s most dependable athletes. Whether at the Commonwealth Games, African Games or African Championships, the shot put giant has repeatedly delivered medals when it mattered most.
Yet behind the medals, records and accolades lies a story of pain, discipline and perseverance that few outside the athletics community tr...