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Sports Minister Hosts Triumphant Nigerian U-20 Athletics Championship Team, Laud by Oluwabash(m): 4:26pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Sports Minister Hosts Triumphant Nigerian U-20 Athletics Championship Team, Laud Their Giant Strides. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare Tuesday afternoon hosted the Nigerian contingent to the U-20 World Athletics Championship who returned to the country, Tuesday morning. In a brief ceremony held at the Moshood Abiola stadium Abuja, the Minister lauded the team for the unprecedented feat of clinching a third position out of 116 countries that competed at the World Athletics Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. He stated that the giant stride was made possible by the sheer hardwork and determination of the contingent, restating that they are the future of sports and athletics development in the country. Mr Dare affirmed that President Buhari's statement commending the team's performance is a testimony of his support for the younger generation, whether in Sports, Education, Politics or in whatever endeavour they commit themselves. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouk, Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba who also attended the event, showered encomiums on the team, stating they are a pride of the nation and all citizens are grateful for the honour they brought to the country. It will be recalled that Team Nigeria won 4 Gold and 3 bronze medals, placing third behind Kenya and Finland in the competition. 1 Like |
Re: Sports Minister Hosts Triumphant Nigerian U-20 Athletics Championship Team, Laud by adefitim(m): 3:50am On Aug 25, 2021 |
They are true ambassadors of this great nation.... 1 Like |
Re: Sports Minister Hosts Triumphant Nigerian U-20 Athletics Championship Team, Laud by Great100000: 6:21am On Aug 25, 2021 |
Congratulations to them. |
Re: Sports Minister Hosts Triumphant Nigerian U-20 Athletics Championship Team, Laud by paulolee(m): 6:29am On Aug 25, 2021 |
they deserved it and even more |
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