Sports Minister hails Team Nigeria

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare

MINISTER of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, has applauded Nigeria’s contingent to the ongoing Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Dare described them as heroes and heroines of sports in Nigeria, referring to the athletes as global ambassadors for demonstrating the ‘never-say-die’ Nigerian spirit and excelling in tough, challenging and very competitive fields.

He also commended their coaches and other support staff for the hard work done behind the scene.

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Team Nigeria have recorded some World Record performances at the Games and shone brightly earning standing ovations on some occasions.

In powerlifting, Bose Omolayo sets a new Paralympic Record (PR) with a lift of 141kg in the women’s -79kg category while Oluwafemiayo Folashade sets a new World and Paralympic Record (WR & PR) with a lift of 152kg in the -86kg category.

Dare commended the Paralympians for all they have achieved so far at Tokyo 2020, with three gold, one silver and two bronze medals after Day Eight.

He stated that the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will give them cash rewards as promised.