President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Ms. Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for being honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The D’Tigress team made history at the Olympics by becoming the first African basketball team to reach the quarterfinals of the Games, showcasing an outstanding performance on the global stage.
In a statement released by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised Ms. Wakama, 32, for her recognition by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), highlighting it as a testament to her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence.
The President also applauded the entire team, their coach, and everyone involved in achieving this historic milestone, urging them to remain resilient and focused on achieving even greater success.
While acknowledging that winning trophies and medals is the ultimate goal in sports, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice, qualities that were evident in the Nigerian contingent’s performance at the Olympics.
He expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian athletes and wished them continued success in their future endeavors.
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