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Paris 2024: Excited Sports Minister Salutes D’Tigress’ Galant Victory Against World’s No. 3, Australia

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The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their outstanding performance as Nigeria defeated Australia 75-62 in a thrilling encounter on Monday morning in the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France.

This is Team Nigeria’s first win at this year’s Olympics.

D’Tigress displayed remarkable character in their first match of the Olympic Games, taking down a basketball super-house and world number three nation to record a historic victory.

The Opals of Australia, five-time Olympic medalists, couldn’t stop the brave Nigerian ladies.

The first quarter ended 18-17, the second quarter ended 23-11, and the third and fourth quarters ended 10-19 and 24-15, respectively.

Enoh expressed his pride and excitement, stating, “This victory is not just a win; it is a monumental achievement. Our D’Tigress has shown the world what determination and teamwork can achieve. They have made every Nigerian proud, beating the number three nation in the world rankings.

“The resilience and spirit displayed by our women’s basketball team are a beacon of hope and inspiration for all athletes competing in Paris. Their performance is a shining example of the excellence we aspire to achieve across all sports.”

He added: “The dedication and hard work of D’Tigress have paid off spectacularly.

“This victory will undoubtedly boost the morale of the entire Team Nigeria, and I am confident that it will lead to more successes in the days to come. Let us all rally behind our athletes as they continue to strive for greatness.”

D’Tigress have handed Nigeria its first win at the ongoing Olympics, setting a positive tone for the rest of the games.

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