President Tinubu praises D’Tigress coach Wakama for winning the Best Coach award at the Paris 2024 Olympics, a proud moment for Nigeria.
Ms. Rena Wakama, Coach of the D’Tigress women’s basketball team, has been congratulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on her achievement as the top coach in women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Honored by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Wakama, aged 32, was recognized for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. Under her guidance, D’Tigress became the first African basketball team ever to reach quarter-finals in Olympic Games history.
President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, released a statement on Monday praising the team’s historic achievement.
He lauded everyone involved in this milestone success and encouraged them to persevere with determination towards even greater accomplishments.
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He stressed the crucial significance of good sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice as fundamental principles in competitive athletics.
The Nigerian contingent received thanks from the President for their performance and were wished success in their future pursuits.
Ms. Rena Wakama, D’Tigress’ coach, receives congratulations from President Bola Tinubu for being recognized as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
At the Olympic Games, D’Tigress – Nigeria’s women’s basketball team – displayed a remarkable performance by advancing to the quarter-finals. This accomplishment made them the first African basketball team ever to achieve this feat.
According to President Tinubu, Ms. Wakama’s acknowledgement by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is yet another testament to her unwavering commitment towards leadership and excellence. At 32 years of age, she has already established a solid reputation in this regard.
The team, coach and all involved in the remarkable achievement at the Olympics are praised by the President. He urges them not to lose heart or be discouraged but rather to persevere with resilience and unwavering determination for even greater success.
President Tinubu acknowledges that while winning trophies and medals is the ultimate goal in competitive sports, good sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice shown by all Nigerian representatives at the Olympic Games hold a higher significance.
In the statement, it is mentioned that the President expresses gratitude towards the Nigerian contingent and offers them well wishes for succeeding in their individual pursuits.
