President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian athletes on their outstanding achievements at the just-ended World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.
A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Monday said the president commended the team and their handlers for showcasing to the world that Nigeria is blessed with some of the best talents in the world of sport who by dint of hard work and perseverance can dazzle anytime and anywhere.
According to the statement, with four gold and three bronze medals to finish third on the final medals table, the president expressed the belief that the nation’s sports ambassadors in Nairobi and the entire contingent have every reason to celebrate their well-deserved laurels, while putting the track and field world on notice of their intentions to surpass their achievements in the nearest future.
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President Buhari thanked the victorious athletes for flying the country’s flag high at the competition, breaking new records from personal bests and national records all the way to championship record.
The statement added that he joined all Nigerians in celebrating our patriots for reinforcing the can-do and resilient spirit of the Nigerian at the just-ended Nairobi 2021 Championships.