D’Tigress victory tonic
D’Tigress victory tonic for basketball growth, says
Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has
restated his commitment to developing the game of basketball
further in Nigeria.
Taking a cue from the victory of D’Tigers in China where they
picked the Olympics ticket, Mr Dare said the tonic to generate
excitement and private investment around basketball has been
promoted.
Restating the ministry’s commitment to developing other sports
alongside football, the minister said Nigeria’s resurgence in
certain sports including basketball will be leveraged upon in the
build-up to the Olympics.
The Minister who followed up with the D’Tigers for each of their
games had placed a call to them moments after they won.
In his tweet about the team’s victory he said “D’Tigers secured
Africa’s sole Olympic ticket to Tokyo 2020. We will strive to keep
them together as a team. Football, basketball, Athletics, boxing,
weightlifting, table tennis, canoeing etc will engage our
attention.”
The Minister also called the team before each game in order to
motivate them. Moments after their victory, the Minister conveyed
the congratulatory message of President Muhammadu Buhari to
D’Tigers players and coaching staff.
TUNDE AKPEJI
SA (HM)
FOR: DIRECTOR, PRESS