The Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare on Tuesday received members of Nigeria’s powerlifting team which came tops at the recent World Power-lifting competition in Manchester and assured them of unflinching support as they prepare for the Paralympics in Tokyo.
Speaking during a reception for the team at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the minister said “By winning 10 gold, 2 silver and setting new world records, your performance can be described as excellent and superlative.
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“We couldn’t have asked for something better as a country. It can only get better. You have kept alive the spirit of excellence which you are known for. This country is proud of you. You have put the country on the global map once again. This signposts what to expect at the Paralympics in August, we expect you to make the country proud”
On funding for the team, Dare said “In the last one year, we have worked to improve support to the team. We are going to work with the Para-Federation to ensure you get proper support to attend all the Qualifiers. You are going to get higher funding as you prepare for the Paralympics”.
