President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s table tennis sensation, Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title.

Quadri achieved a resounding victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup in Rwanda, reclaiming his title and sealing his place as Africa’s table tennis champion.

Tinubu commended the table tennis star for his dogged pursuit of excellence, declaring that the zeal for distinction, the passion to succeed, and the inventiveness to solve complex problems are the exceptional qualities that define Nigerians.

The President noted the recent progress in the nation’s sports sector, with remarkable performances in the African Games, the Africa Cup of Nations, and the World Relay Championships, while promising that his administration will continue to foster the growth and development of sports in the country.

He reassured Nigerians that his administration is dedicated to expanding the space of opportunities across diverse fields for Nigeria’s creative youths.