President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their groundbreaking qualification for the quarter-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In a statement on Sunday, President Tinubu praised the team’s remarkable resilience, teamwork, and diligence, which earned them a historic spot as the first African team to reach the quarter-finals in Olympic basketball.
He also commended the coach and managers for their dedication and guidance, urging the team to remain focused and strive for ultimate victory, according to TheNation.
The President assured D’Tigress of his support and that of the nation as they continue to represent Nigeria at the global sports event.
D’Tigress secured their quarter-final spot with a 79-70 win over Canada in their final group game, marking a milestone achievement for Nigerian basketball.
“President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates Nigeria’s D’Tigress on qualifying for the quarter-final of the women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“D’Tigress will be the first African team in basketball to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympics.
“The President commends the team for their uncommon demonstration of resilience, teamwork, and diligence.
“President Tinubu also commends the coach and managers of the team for their dutifulness and dedication.
“The President enjoins the brave Tigress not to rest on their oars until the final victory is won.
“President Tinubu assures the team and the entire Nigerian contingent at the 2024 Olympics of his support as they fly the nation’s flag at the global sports event”, the statement said.
