D’Tigers star, Michael Eric, has ruled himself out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after recovering from COVID-19, The PUNCH reports. “I’m deeply saddened to announce that I will not be able to represent my country, Nigeria, in this year’s Olympics in Japan. During the last two and half weeks, my health and physical shape went through a traumatic (time) that will make me miss this tournament, “Eric wrote on Instagram. With multiple negative tests, I wanted to be part of the camp even though my body was in no physical shape to compete. I wish my brothers best of luck as they continue to represent our country to the best of their ability.”

Source: Punch July 01, 2021 09:56 UTC