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Ogwumike Denied Olympic Spot; Chiney Gets Conditional Approval
10/17/2025
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Story summary
- Nneka Ogwumike has been denied a spot on Nigeria's Olympic team by FIBA for the third time due to a late application and prior U.S. commitments.
- Chiney Ogwumike received conditional approval to play for Nigeria.
- Ogwumike says she has made every effort to represent Nigeria, noting the complexities of nationality and representation.
- Nigeria's basketball team has shown promise, reaching the quarterfinals at the Paris Games.
