Ministry denies asking athletes buy air tickets rio olympic

It seems like there's been a controversy surrounding the Rio Olympics!

According to reports, the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has denied allegations that it asked athletes to buy their own air tickets to the Rio Olympics.

The denial comes after several Nigerian athletes and officials claimed that they were asked to purchase their own tickets to the Games, which took place in August 2016.

The ministry's denial was made through a statement, which read: "The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development wishes to categorically deny the allegations that it asked athletes to buy their own air tickets to the Rio Olympics."

The statement further emphasized that the ministry had made adequate arrangements for the transportation of athletes and officials to the Games, and that any claims to the contrary were "false and misleading".

It's worth noting that the controversy surrounding the Rio Olympics has been ongoing, with several issues arising, including concerns over accommodation, transportation, and funding for Nigerian athletes.

What do you think about this controversy? Should the ministry have been more transparent about its arrangements for the athletes?