AIU: ‘Being in the World Athletics RTP is a privilege and a responsibility!
The Athletics Integrity Unit, AIU, says athletes who have been listed in its testing pool are regarded as first among equals among their colleagues and should count it as not only a privilege but also a responsibility.
As many as eight Nigerian athletes are in the AIU registered testing pool, RTP, and they are Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume, Favour Ofili, Ruth Usoro, Rosemary Chukwuma Udodi Onwuzurike, Ezekiel Nathaniel and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi.
They are among the select group of the best international level of athletes
The AIU has told these athletes that being a part of the World Athletics RTP is a privilege and a confirmation of stature in international track and field.
RTP athletes, according to the AIU, are subject to focused In-and Out-of- Competition testing and are therefore required to provide Whereabouts information.
Nigerians are expecting at least Samuel Ogazi to be added to the AIU RTP next year following the 18 year old’s incredible and consistent high-level performances during the outgoing year culminating in his making the Paris 2024 Olympic final on his first attempt.
Another Nigerian who may get on the list if she improves on her performance in the new year is long jumper, Prestina Ochonogor who made it to the final of the Olympics in Paris also on her first attempt.
