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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Workforce Nigeria at CWG
Sunday Dare, Minister of Youths and Sports activities Growth, on Monday counseled Workforce Nigeria for its efficiency on the 2022 Commonwealth Video games in Birmingham.
Spokesman for the ministry, Mohammed Manga, quoted Mr Dare as describing Nigeria’s outing as “one of the best ever within the historical past of the competitors.”
“This yr’s efficiency has been glorious, inspirational, phenomenal, commendable and commanding.
“It is a efficiency like no different. Many information have been set, previous information have been damaged; long-standing jinxes of not getting on the rostrum in some sports activities have been destroyed.
“I’m pleased with the athletes, their coaches and officers.
“Nigeria is pleased with them and I consider that the Nigerian spirit that led them to those performances will cause them to the place of excellence,’’ Mr Dare was quoted as having mentioned.
Eighty-seven athletes represented Nigeria in 9 sports activities on the video games.
They received 35 medals – 12 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze to complete seventh on the medals desk which displayed 43 nations.
Australia are tops on the log with 178 medals, adopted by England with 176 medals and Canada with 92 medals.
The closing ceremony of the 12-day occasion is billed for Monday, August 8 at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.
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