Chika Chukwumerije stays back in London to Reflect.


After the poor performance of Team Nigeria in the 2012 Olympics, Captain of Team Nigeria Chika Chukwumerije made his plans known on Monday to adjust his departure schedule to enable him undertake what he called “proper reflections” under the right atmosphere devoid of distraction.

Other Nigerian athletes and delegation began departed London en masse  on Monday with the Heathrow Airport buzzing with passengers travelling to different destinations across the world from all the countries that participated in the event.
Chukwumerije was a medal hopeful for Nigeria in Taekwond but lost by a point to Robelis Despaigne of Cuba.
“I had to change my travelling plans. The truth is that I just need a little more time on my own to think and decide the next best move to make under this circumstance.”



Meanwhile his father Senator Uche Chukwumerije on Monday in London called for sanctions against all the people responsible for the country’s failure to win medals at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Describing the performance as a national shame he believes that those at the head must take responsibility.

 “We should get somebody, who will help us to get the requirement for each event. What is the pattern and level of skills wanted for each event and we will know what to do.’’

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