Amos turns focus to nurturing local talent

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Olympic Games silver medallist, Nijel Amos, says he will now turn his attention to nurturing local talent after his term as Iran athletics coach came to an end. Amos left the Gulf Nation amid the U.S-Iran war, and has since decided to channel his energy to moulding Botswana's future stars.

He was appointed Iran's middle-distance coach in October 2025, his first coaching role since he quit the track last year. "My decision to leave Iran was based on the completion of an important chapter in my coaching journey and the need to realign with my long-term vision and priorities as a coach," he told MmegiSport.

"I am proud of what we have achieved together in a short space of time, from medals on the international stage to national records and athlete development," he said of his time in Iran.

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Amos turns focus to nurturing local talent

Olympic Games silver medallist, Nijel Amos, says he will now turn his attention to nurturing local talent after his term as Iran athletics coach came to an end. Amos left the Gulf Nation amid the U.S-Iran war, and has since decided to channel his energy to moulding Botswana's future stars.

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