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Rio 2016 history maker ,Aruna Quadri has continued to received plaudits for his exploits at the 31st Olympiad Table Tennis event where became the first Nigeria and African to reach the quarter final in the men's singles event.
President of the Nigeria
Olympic Committee, NOC, and member of the International Olympic Committee, IOC, Habu Gumel hailed the heroics of Aruna at the Rio Olympics describing him as the shining star of the Games.
Quadri has continued to hug the
headlines when he dismissed German and World number 10 Timo Boll to hit the historic quarter final mark before he was stopped from further advancing by the world's best,Ma Long of China.
An elated Gumel said
that Nigeria, Africa and indeed the World were happy with the exploits of
Quadri who has sent out warnings to show that Nigeria is a powerhouse in Table
Tennis.
‘’We are extremely happy with the performance of Aruna Quadri,he has
lifted the name of Nigeria higher by becoming the first African to reach the
quarter final of the Olympics. It is no mean achievement. We in Team Nigeria
salute his gallantry and urge him not to lose focus as the sky no doubt will be
his limit’’, Gumel said.
The NOC President also
congratulated the President of Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, Enitan Oshodi
for his exemplary leadership which has continuously brought good tidings to
Team Nigeria.
‘’Let me also greet my friend, Oshodi for his vibrant leadership
that has impacted on the Table Tennis . Since Oshodi came on-board as
President of Table Tennis Federation, Nigeria has recorded giant strides. We
salute him and salute all other illustrious players who have given their all
for Nigeria. I will not forget Segun Toriola whose vim and vitality has seen him
play in seven Olympic Games. It is not a small achievement’’, Gumel stated.
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