Nojim Maiyegun, Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist who won bronze in boxing at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has passed away, marking the end of a historic era in Nigerian sports.
On Monday, at the age of 85, Nojim Maiyegun passed away and Nigeria grieves for its inaugural Olympic medal winner.
After relocating from Nigeria to Vienna, Austria where he lived for several years, the ex-boxer who immortalized himself by clinching a bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics passed away.
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Several sources have confirmed the passing of Maiyegun due to natural causes. These sources reported that he had suffered from a prolonged illness leading up to his death.
Over the last half year, the renowned pugilist had been admitted to and discharged from medical facilities frequently. The days prior to his demise were marked by a deterioration of his health status, predominantly in terms of worsening visual abilities.
Stephen Ogboh, a Nigerian living in Austria and acquainted with Maiyegun, confirmed to Sports Village Square the grievous news of his passing.
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