Ezechukwu eyes World U-20 glory



Miracle Ezechukwusays her experience competing against elite athletes this season has given her the confidence to chase more success at the World U-20 Championships after she opened her Commonwealth Games campaign with victory in the women’s 100m heats in Glasgow, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.The Nigerian sprinter clocked 11.32 seconds from lane eight to win her heat and book an automatic place in the semi-finals alongside compatriots Blessing Ogundiran and Rosemary Chukwuma.For Ezechukwu, the victory was a memorable start to her first Commonwealth Games appearance, as she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the global stage.“Being here, I would say it’s just God. I’m going to thank God for everything. Me being here, representing my country, my team and my family, I’m just happy to be here,” she said.The 100m prospect revealed that she was confident before the race after seeing the line-up, adding that staying focused helped her overcome the difficult conditions in Glasgow.“When I saw the list, I was like, I’m good to go. It was just about running my race. The cold is too much, but I focused and forgot about everything. No matter what, we still run,” Ezechukwu added.Related NewsOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpOlatoye misses hammer throw podiumWe want to make history again – OkoronkwoEzechukwu is already looking beyond the Commonwealth Games to the World U-20 Championships, which she identified as one of her major targets this season.“I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. The Nigerian sprinter clocked 11.32 seconds from lane eight to win her heat and book an automatic place in the semi-finals alongside compatriots Blessing Ogundiran and Rosemary Chukwuma.For Ezechukwu, the victory was a memorable start to her first Commonwealth Games appearance, as she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the global stage.“Being here, I would say it’s just God. I’m going to thank God for everything. Me being here, representing my country, my team and my family, I’m just happy to be here,” she said.The 100m prospect revealed that she was confident before the race after seeing the line-up, adding that staying focused helped her overcome the difficult conditions in Glasgow.“When I saw the list, I was like, I’m good to go. It was just about running my race. The cold is too much, but I focused and forgot about everything. No matter what, we still run,” Ezechukwu added.Related NewsOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpOlatoye misses hammer throw podiumWe want to make history again – OkoronkwoEzechukwu is already looking beyond the Commonwealth Games to the World U-20 Championships, which she identified as one of her major targets this season.“I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. For Ezechukwu, the victory was a memorable start to her first Commonwealth Games appearance, as she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the global stage.“Being here, I would say it’s just God. I’m going to thank God for everything. Me being here, representing my country, my team and my family, I’m just happy to be here,” she said.The 100m prospect revealed that she was confident before the race after seeing the line-up, adding that staying focused helped her overcome the difficult conditions in Glasgow.“When I saw the list, I was like, I’m good to go. It was just about running my race. The cold is too much, but I focused and forgot about everything. No matter what, we still run,” Ezechukwu added.Related NewsOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpOlatoye misses hammer throw podiumWe want to make history again – OkoronkwoEzechukwu is already looking beyond the Commonwealth Games to the World U-20 Championships, which she identified as one of her major targets this season.“I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. “Being here, I would say it’s just God. I’m going to thank God for everything. Me being here, representing my country, my team and my family, I’m just happy to be here,” she said.The 100m prospect revealed that she was confident before the race after seeing the line-up, adding that staying focused helped her overcome the difficult conditions in Glasgow.“When I saw the list, I was like, I’m good to go. It was just about running my race. The cold is too much, but I focused and forgot about everything. No matter what, we still run,” Ezechukwu added.Related NewsOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpOlatoye misses hammer throw podiumWe want to make history again – OkoronkwoEzechukwu is already looking beyond the Commonwealth Games to the World U-20 Championships, which she identified as one of her major targets this season.“I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. The 100m prospect revealed that she was confident before the race after seeing the line-up, adding that staying focused helped her overcome the difficult conditions in Glasgow.“When I saw the list, I was like, I’m good to go. It was just about running my race. The cold is too much, but I focused and forgot about everything. No matter what, we still run,” Ezechukwu added.Related NewsOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpOlatoye misses hammer throw podiumWe want to make history again – OkoronkwoEzechukwu is already looking beyond the Commonwealth Games to the World U-20 Championships, which she identified as one of her major targets this season.“I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. “When I saw the list, I was like, I’m good to go. It was just about running my race. The cold is too much, but I focused and forgot about everything. No matter what, we still run,” Ezechukwu added.Related NewsOchonogor cleared for Commonwealth Games long jumpOlatoye misses hammer throw podiumWe want to make history again – OkoronkwoEzechukwu is already looking beyond the Commonwealth Games to the World U-20 Championships, which she identified as one of her major targets this season.“I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. Ezechukwu is already looking beyond the Commonwealth Games to the World U-20 Championships, which she identified as one of her major targets this season.“I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. “I think I’m good to go. It’s just going now, rest, focus and talk to God. My biggest target this year was this Commonwealth and World Junior. When I’m done here, I’m moving to World Junior, and I believe and trust that I’m going to win something over there,” she said.Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. Ezechukwu’s confidence has been shaped by a busy season that has seen her compete at the World Relays and African Senior Championships, where she gained valuable experience racing against established stars.“It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. “It has been really wonderful because going out there, running with pro and elite people, has made me experience and have confidence in myself that anything that comes, I will take no matter what,” she said.After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career. After announcing herself with a strong Commonwealth Games debut, Ezechukwu will now aim to maintain her momentum in Glasgow before turning her attention to the World U-20 Championships, where she hopes to add another major achievement to her growing career.