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Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award
President Bola Tinubu has praised D’Tigress coach, Rena Wakama, for being named the best coach in women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu described the recognition as a testament to Wakama’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence.
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In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also lauded D’Tigress for making history as the first African basketball team to reach the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games.
He encouraged the team to remain resilient despite not securing a medal.
The President, in his message, also appreciated all the Nigerian contingent to the games and wished them well in their respective endeavours.
“President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ms. Rena Wakama, D’Tigress’ coach, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“The Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, put up a spectacular performance at the Olympics, becoming the President Tinubu states that the recognition of Ms. Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accents her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.
“The President commends the team, the coach, and all those who played a part in the unprecedented feat at the Olympics, enjoining them not to relent or become crestfallen, but remain resilient and determined for greatness.
“President Tinubu affirms 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.
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“The President thanks the Nigerian contingent and wishes them success in their respective endeavours,” the statement reads.
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