The Ministry of Youth and Sports development has expressed appreciation to the US government for supporting Nigeria’s journey to the Olympics when it granted 30 Nigerian athletes Visas in record time.

The US Embassy moved quickly to provide an early date for interviews and eventually helped out Olympic bound athletes to secure the visas needed.

The US Ambassador was particularly understanding and helpful. The phone calls by the Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister in the presence of the Youth Minister was very helpful” a source revealed.

This is the kind of support and understanding we expect always. The United States has again demonstrated its support for Nigerian sports and youth development and the Nigerian government is grateful, a staff of the Ministry said.

On the other hand, the Polish embassy did not grant the visas and insisted on a two-week processing window. All entreaties from the highest levels of the Nigerian government was rebuffed by the Polish embassy.

Nigeria’s athletes are set for both Europe, USA and Nigeria for camping and competitions.