President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s table tennis champion, Aruna Quadri, on his impressive victory at the 2024 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup in Rwanda.

Quadri reclaimed his title as Africa’s table tennis champion after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed El-Beiali 4-0 in the final match.

This achievement has earned him recognition from the President, who commended his determination and resilience in the face of obstacles.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, [/b]President Tinubu praised Quadri’s exceptional qualities, including his zeal for distinction, hardiness to succeed, and inventiveness to solve complex problems, which he said define Nigerians.

[b]“President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s table tennis pacesetter, Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title.

“Mr. Quadri achieved a resounding victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup in Rwanda, reclaiming his title and sealing his place as Africa’s table tennis champion.

“President Tinubu commends the table tennis star for his dogged pursuit of excellence even in the face of gnawing obstacles, declaring that the zeal for distinction, the hardiness to succeed, and the inventiveness to solve complex problems are the exceptional qualities that define Nigerians.

“The president also notes the recent progress in the nation’s sports sector, with remarkable performances in the African Games, the Africa Cup of Nations, and the World Relay Championships, and emphasizes that his administration will continue to foster the growth and development of sports in the country.

“The president reassures Nigerians that his administration remains dedicated to expanding the space of opportunities across diverse fields for Nigeria’s creative youths”, the statement said.