'Unfortunate incident, we are sorry' - Chinese embassy apologizes to Nigerian athletes

'Unfortunate incident, we are sorry' - Chinese embassy apologizes to Nigerian athletes

The Chinese embassy in Nigeria has referred to the visa denial of Nigerian athletes heading to the 2025 World Athletics Relays as an “unfortunate incident.” According to NAN, Yang Jian Xing, the embassy’s cultural counsellor, made the remarks during a diplomatic visit to the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) on Tuesday. On May 8, the NSC announced that Nigeria would be unable to participate in the 2025 World Athletics Relays in …

China, Nigeria pursue stronger bilateral sports ties after World Relays setback

NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko welcomed the Embassy’s outreach and called it a “huge sign of better things to come” in China-Nigeria sporting relations The post China, Nigeria pursue stronger bilateral sports ties after World Relays setback appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

China Apologizes After Nigerian Athletes Denied Visa for 2025 World Relays — Says it's an 'Accident'

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has described the visa denial that forced Nigeria’s withdrawal from the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou as an “accident”.