PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigress’ Basketball team, Ms. Rena Wakama, on her recognition as the Best Coach of Women’s Basketball at the just-concluded Paris 2024 Olympics.
Tinubu stated that the recognition of Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further attested to her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.
In a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, the President, while commending the team, the coach and all those who played a part in the unprecedented feat at the Olympics, enjoined them not to relent or become crestfallen, but remain resilient and determined for greatness.
The President said though winning trophies and medals is the ultimate goal in competitive sports, nothing trumps the place of good sportsmanship, discipline and sacrifice shown by all those who held the Nigerian flag at the Games.
While noting that the Nigeria women’s basketball team became the first African basketball team to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games, the President thanked the Nigerian contingent and wished them success in their respective endeavours.
