2024 Olympics: President Tinubu Wishes Team Nigeria Well
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President Bola Tinubu has sent his best wishes to Team Nigeria as they officially kicked off their campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
President Tinubu’s message to Team Nigeria was conveyed through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu sends best wishes to Team Nigeria at 2024 Paris Olympics,’ emphasized the president’s support and well-wishes for the 88 Team Nigeria athletes, consisting of 63 women and 25 men, who will represent Nigeria in 12 different sports at the event.
The Paris Olympic Games will bring together a total of 10,714 athletes from 205 countries, and the games are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
President Tinubu assured the athletes of the unwavering support of over 200 million Nigerians, who will be fervently praying and cheering for their success throughout the competition.
He anticipates the performance of Team Nigeria as the Games officially open on Friday, July 26, and looks forward to witnessing Tobi Amusan, the current world record holder in the 100-meter hurdles, and other talented Nigerian athletes compete with honour and dedication on the global stage.
In his message, Tinubu urged the athletes to embody the resilience, courage, respect, self-control, and good sportsmanship that are characteristic of Nigerians. He also extended his call to the coaching crew and Nigerian spectators who will be present at the Games to uphold the honour of the nation as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria.
“The President enjoins the athletes to exhibit the resilience, courage, respect, self-control, and good sportsmanship that Nigerians are known for”, the statement added.
“President Tinubu urges the coaching crew, support staff, and Nigerian spectators who will be watching the Games in Paris to remain worthy ambassadors of the country.”
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