The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended Aruna Quadri and Fatima Bello for securing their places at the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup.
Both athletes sealed their World Cup berths by advancing to the semifinals of the ongoing ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis.
Quadri is set to face Ylane Batix, while Bello woukd battle Hana Goda in their respective semifinal matchups.
Chairman of NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko highlighted the NSC’s commitment to fostering excellence across all sports.
He said: “Our goal is to build a sustainable sports ecosystem where Nigerian athletes consistently compete and excel on the global stage. The recent successes across multiple sports reflect our dedication to this vision.”
Also, the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade praised the resilience of Nigerian athletes, adding that these achievements are a testament to the talent, determination, and hard work of our athletes and federations.
“At the NSC, we will continue to provide the necessary support and structure to elevate Nigerian sports to even greater heights.”
