President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday congratulated members of the Nigerian team to the just concluded 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland for their sterling performance.
The commendation was contained in a statement by the president’s spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati.
“President Jonathan particularly applauds the elating accomplishment of Blessing Okagbare who gloriously dominated the female sprint events, and other athletes who won medals for the country at the games.
“The president believes that the athletes’ very impressive performance at the games which resulted in Nigeria ranking 8th out of 71 participating countries is a further demonstration of the indomitable spirit of Nigerians and the great heights they can attain with hard work, commitment, dedication, courage and patriotism.
President Jonathan assured the athletes and their handlers that his administration will continue to do its best to encourage them and support sports development in the country.
“He looks forward to receiving and honouring the medal winners and their coaches at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,” concludes the presidential spokesman.
The XX Commonwealth Games ended on Sunday evening with Nigeria finishing in eighth position after scooping 11 gold, 11 silver and 14 bronze medals – highlighted by delectable Okagbare’s superlative sprint double.
It is the second best performance by Nigeria at the 84 –year old quadrennial Games, slightly edged by the 11 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze medals won at the Games in Victoria, Canada in 1994.
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