Tinubu hails D’Tigress’ Wakama Best Coach Paris 2024 Olympics award

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Rena Wakama, Coach of the women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Wakama, 32, was honored by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for her outstanding leadership and dedication to excellence, which led D’Tigress to become the first African basketball team to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games.

In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended the team, coach, and all those involved in the historic achievement, urging them to remain resilient and determined for greatness.

He emphasized that good sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice are essential values in competitive sports.

The President thanked the Nigerian contingent for their performance and wished them success in their future endeavors. 

 
“President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ms. Rena Wakama, D’Tigress’ coach, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

“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.

“President Tinubu states that the recognition of Ms. Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accents her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.

“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.

“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 endeavors,” the statement reads.