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Tinubu Congratulates Aruna Quadri Over ITTF Cup Win

May 17, 2024 • 1 min read

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated 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 commended 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 were the exceptional qualities that defined Nigerians.

The President also noted 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 emphasized that his administration would continue to foster the growth and development of sports in the country.

The President reassured Nigerians that his administration remained dedicated to expanding the space of opportunities across diverse fields for Nigeria’s creative youths.