The Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa and others were denied visas by the Canadian government for the Invictus Games, according to a narrated account from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ).  ,
The Nigerian Military was given an invitation to compete in the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, according to Director of Defense Information Tukur Gusau in a statement released on Monday.
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“Our team, comprising 3 officers and 21 players, including a team physiotherapist, eagerly looked forward to this opportunity. as the only African country to take part in the competition. The Invictus Games Foundation provided for the needs of our team’s accommodations and meals as well as those of other participating countries, according to the statement.
“However, despite our best efforts, only 14 members of the team, excluding the team leader, captain, and physiotherapist, were granted visas. Regrettably, seven of our athletes’ potential was hampered by the lack of visas, which prevented them from competing in the Olympics.
” Notwithstanding this setback, our team’s outstanding performance earned Nigeria gold, silver, and bronze medals, proudly placing our nation and Africa on the global map of the Invictus Games. Furthermore, the participation of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, would have added mental strength to our troops.
The Chief of Defence Staff has made admirable efforts to raise the morale of our service members, who are putting their lives at risk to protect our country and its people, according to the records. The Invictus Foundation Centre, (the first in Africa) currently under construction, is part of this initiative to provide care and mental healing for our wounded personnel”.
Source: Channels TV
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