Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye was at the receiving end of a much-needed support from the German cycling team during the Paris Olympics.
Ukpeseraye, representing Team Nigeria, found herself in a difficult situation when she had no bicycle to race with in the keirin and sprint events due to the short notice of her participation.
“Due to the short notice of me competing at the keirin & Sprint, @teamNigeria I had no bicycle to race with on the tracks,” Ukpeseraye said in a post via her X handle on Thursday.
“In d spirit of sportsmanship the German team @bunddeutscherradfahr came to my rescue by offering me a bicycle. Thank you,” Ukpeseraye added.
This act of kindness by the German team embodies the true essence of the Olympic spirit, where athletes from various nations unite to support each other, transcending competitive rivalries.
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