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Olympics 2024: Pres. Tinubu celebrates D’Tigress coach on recognition as ‘best coach’

Nigeria President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed D’ Tigress’ coach, Rena Wakama, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

According to Tinubu, Wakama’s recognition by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), affirms her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.

This was made known in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, 12th of August, 2024.

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The statement reads:

“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 first African basketball team to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games.

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“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.

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“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.

“The President thanks the Nigerian contingent and wishes them success in their respective endeavours.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>



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