Olympics: Tinubu hails Rena Wakama for winning ‘best coach’ prize

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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rena Wakama, the coach of D’Tigress, for being named the ‘Best Coach’ in women’s basketball at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ms Wakama received this prestigious recognition after leading Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, to a historic quarter-final appearance, marking the first time an African basketball team has reached this stage at the Olympic Games.

Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser, announced this in a statement on Monday.

President Tinubu praised the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for recognizing Ms Wakama’s outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence at just 32 years old, a testament to her well-established qualities.

The President also commended the entire D’Tigress team, their coach, and all who contributed to this unprecedented achievement, urging them to remain resilient and determined in their pursuit of greatness.

While acknowledging that winning trophies and medals is the ultimate goal in competitive sports, President Tinubu emphasised that nothing surpasses the value of good sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice, all of which were exemplified by the Nigerian contingent at the Olympic Games.

President Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the entire Nigerian team and wished them continued success in their future endeavors.