President Bola Tinubu has congratulated D’Tigress’ coach, Ms. Rena Wakama on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
In a statement issued by the the president’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the president extoled the Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for putting up a spectacular performance at the Olympics and becoming the first African basketball team to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games.
Tinubu stated that the recognition of Ms. Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accents her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.
While commending the team, coach, and all those who played a part in the unprecedented feat at the Olympics, the president enjoined them not to relent or become crestfallen, but remain resilient and determined for greatness.
He affirmed that winning trophies and medals is the ultimate goal in competitive sports, adding that 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 further thanked the Nigerian contingent and wished them success in their respective endeavors.
