Nicaragua confirms athletes for Beijing Olympics

MANAGUA, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Five Nicaraguan athletes have been named for the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Spokesman of the Nicaraguan Olympic Committee (CON) Moises Avalos told Xinhua on Sunday that Nicaragua aims to win at least one medal in the Olympics.

Only Walter Martinez in archery has qualified for the Olympics while the other athletes are still seeking Olympic tickets or wildcards.

Nicaragua has never won a medal in nine Olympic Games they have competed in since 1968.