Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended the D’Tigress team, the coach and all the athletes who represented the nation at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, enjoining them not to relent but remain resilient and determined for greatness.
A statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday disclosed that President Tinubu congratulated D’Tigress coach Rena Wakama, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris Olympics.
President Tinubu stated that the recognition of the 32-year-old Wakama by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accents her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.
Recall that the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, put up a distinguished performance at the Olympics, becoming the first African basketball team to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games.
The President affirmed that winning trophies and medals is the ultimate goal in competitive sports, but nothing trumps the place of good sportsmanship, discipline and sacrifice shown by all those who held the Nigerian flag at the Olympic Games.
President Tinubu thanked the Nigerian contingent and wished them success in their respective endeavours.
