Paris 2024: Nigerian cyclist borrows bicycle from German team at Olympics

During the Olympics in Paris, German cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, a Nigerian, gained invaluable support from the team in a show of sportsmanship.

Due to the short notice of her participation, Ukpeseraye, representing Team Nigeria, found herself in a tough situation when she was unable to participate with a bicycle in the keirin and sprint events.

"I had no bicycle to race with on the tracks due to the short notice of me competing at the keirin & Sprint, #teamNigeria," Ukpeseraye wrote on Thursday via her X handle.
Nevertheless, the Nigerian athlete received assistance from the German squad, Bund Deutscher Radfahrer.

"The German team @bunddeutscherradfahr saved my bacon by gifting me a bicycle in a really sportsmanlike manner. I'm grateful, Ukpeseraye continued.

The German team's act of kindness perfectly captures the essence of the Olympic spirit, which unites athletes from all nations to cheer each other on despite their rivalry in competition.