Olopade praises Oluremi Tinubu’s impact on women’s sports
National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade has commended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her unwavering support of Nigerian women’s sports. Olopade highlighted the First Lady’s role in the success of the women’s wrestling team after their record-breaking achievement at the Africa Wrestling Championship in Egypt. He emphasized how her encouragement and dedication have greatly benefited female athletes at both continental and global levels. Tinubu continues to be recognized for her significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
Match highlights
- Bukola Olopade described Oluremi Tinubu as a driving force behind the success of Nigerian women athletes.
- The Nigeria women’s wrestling team secured their 15th continental title at the Africa Wrestling Championship in Egypt, winning eight gold and two silver medals.
- Tinubu was installed as Grand Patron of the 2025 Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja.
- She attended the closing ceremony of the third edition of the National Para Games at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja as special guest of honour.
- Officials are optimistic that the women’s wrestling team can replicate their continental success on the world stage.
