The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, hailed Nigeria’s female basketball team D’tigress after defeating their Australian counterparts, 75-62 in the Olympics in Lilee, France.
The Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Diana-Mary Nsan, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
Enoh, who said that the win was s inspirational to the entire Team Nigeria contingent competing in various sports, showered praises on the team for their outstanding performance.
“D’ Tigress displayed remarkable character in their first match of the Olympic Games, taking down a basketball super-house and world number three nation to record a historic victory,“ he said.
The Opals of Australia and five-time Olympic medalist, couldn’t stop the brave Nigerian ladies.
The first and second quarters ended 18-17, and 23-11 respectively, while the third and fourth quarters ended 10-19 and 24-15.
The minister expressed excitement on their performance, stating, “This victory is not just a win; it is a monumental achievement.
“Our D’ Tigress has shown the world what determination and teamwork can achieve. They have made every Nigerian proud, beating the number three nation in the world rankings.
“The resilience and spirit displayed by our women’s basketball team is a beacon of hope and inspiration for all athletes competing in Paris.
“Their performance is a shining example of the excellence we aspire to achieve across all sports.”
He added that the dedication and hard work of D’Tigress paid off spectacularly.
Enoh said, “This victory will undoubtedly boost the morale of the entire Team Nigeria, and I am confident that it will lead to more successes in the days to come.
“Let us all rally behind our athletes as they continue to strive for greatness.
“D’ Tigress have handed Nigeria its first win at the ongoing Olympics, setting a positive tone for the rest of the games.”
