The Nigeria U-19 Cricket team has received a major boost with the arrival of the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, at the ICC T20 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia.
The arrival of the DG has once again demonstrated the unwavering commitment of the leadership of the NSC to support every sport in the country in achieving sustainable growth.
The Nigeria U-19 Cricket team is making history in Malaysia, having become Nigeria's first-ever team to compete in a cricket World Cup. They recorded a significant upset with their win over cricket giant New Zealand, sending shockwaves through the entire cricket world.
The DG, who has always been very enthusiastic about the development of so-called "lesser" sports in the country, insisted that the success of the girls in Malaysia is very much dependent on the kind of support they receive.
“At the Sports Commission, we want to ensure that every sport receives the best possible support so that they can also grow alongside the commission.”
“This is why the NSC, under the chairmanship of Mallam Shehu Dikko, is paying full attention to all sports.”
“And I am happy that even before I came here, the performance of the girls so far at this World Cup has already generated so much excitement back home, which is very good for the growth of the sport.”
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