President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rena Wakama, the coach of D’Tigress, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
So also did the Federation of International Basketball Association rank as one of the youngest coaches in Olympics history.
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.
Speaking in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, President Tinubu stated that the recognition of Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation further accented her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.
Ngelale said in the statement: “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.”
