President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to coach Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Under Wakama’s leadership, D’Tigress made history by becoming the first African basketball team to reach the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games.
President Tinubu commended Wakama, highlighting her leadership qualities and dedication to excellence, as recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
He also praised the entire team and everyone involved in achieving this unprecedented success.
The President encouraged them to continue their pursuit of greatness with resilience and determination.
Furthermore, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of good sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice in competitive sports, noting that while winning trophies is important, the values displayed by the Nigerian contingent at the Olympics are equally significant.
He expressed his gratitude to the entire Nigerian delegation and wished them success in their future endeavors.
