The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has showered praises on Team Nigeria for making the country proud at the just concluded African Senior Athletics Championships in Mauritius.
After heart-warming performances, Team Nigeria won five gold, three silver and three bronze medals to finish third on the medals table behind Kenya and South Africa.
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Despite missing some of her top-rated athletes, Nigeria still put up a credible outing at the competition, showing her strength in depth in both track and field events.
While commending the Nigerian delegation, the minister said the performance of the athletes underlines the positive attitude of Nigerian sportsmen and women as well as the fighting spirit that makes them succeed against all odds and thrive in the most difficult and unfavourable situations.
Dare said “Even in the absence of some of our top-rated athletes who could not make it to Mauritius, Team Nigeria still fought gallantly and defended our colours brilliantly. We are so proud of them.”
