Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Super Falcons of Nigeria and badminton player Anuoluwapo Opeyori for their commendable representation of Nigeria at the 2024 Olympic Games.
In his statement, Enoh stated thus: “Our dear Super Falcons and Anuoluwapo, we thank you for representing our country in football and badminton, respectively. Not every sportsman or sportswoman has the honour of making it to the Olympics. Your participation and efforts have filled us with pride. Well done, stars.”
The Minister emphasized the importance of their participation, highlighting that qualifying for and competing at the Olympics is a remarkable achievement that demonstrates dedication, skill, and perseverance.
He assured the athletes that their contributions to Nigerian sports have not gone unnoticed and expressed optimism about their future endeavours.
Senator Enoh also urged the athletes to continue working hard, aiming for even greater achievements in the future.
“Your journey and hard work inspire many young Nigerians to pursue excellence in sports. As we look beyond the present, I encourage you to keep striving for better placements and to build on the foundation you’ve laid. Your determination and dedication are key to achieving even greater success in the coming years,” the Minister added.
“We are proud of your achievements and look forward to more successes in the future. Thank you for representing Nigeria with pride and determination,” he concluded.
