Nigeria’s teenage fencing sensation Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson has set his sights on competing at the Olympic Games, following his emergence as the country’s first gold medallist in fencing.
The 17-year-old has quickly attracted attention with his performances in the sport and is now determined to build on his achievements as he targets the biggest stage in international athletics.
Esiovwa-Thompson said his immediate focus is to remain disciplined, train consistently and gain more experience through regular competitions.
“My focus is to remain disciplined, continue training and competing regularly as I work towards achieving my Olympic dream,” he said.
The young fencer believes continued hard work and commitment will be essential as he develops his career and takes on stronger competition.
His breakthrough has also added to the growing profile of fencing in Nigeria, with his success providing inspiration for other young athletes who may be considering the sport.
At just 17, Esiovwa-Thompson is already looking beyond his current achievements, with the Olympic Games representing the ultimate target in his long-term career plan.
He will now be hoping to continue improving technically and competitively while gaining the experience required to compete at the highest level.
For the teenage champion, the journey towards the Olympics is only beginning, and he is determined to remain focused on the work required to turn his ambition into reality.
