Nigerian young swimmer Aidan Dumuje-Abili says competing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is the fulfilment of a childhood dream, one he set for himself long before earning the opportunity to represent his country on the global stage, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 15-year-old made another appearance in the pool on Tuesday, finishing fifth in Heat 4 of the men’s 100m backstroke in a time of 1:00.79, his second event at the Games.
“Representing Nigeria at the Youth Olympics has been my dream and my main goal as a junior swimmer.
“It’s something I set for myself at a very young age,” the Grange School, Lagos student told WSG Events.
Beyond swimming, Dumuje-Abili is also passionate about football, basketball and tennis, although he has identified swimming as the sport he hopes to pursue professionally.
His sporting idols reflect his interests, with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and swimming
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