Paris 2024: D’Tigress vows to bring home Olympic medal

By Ekemini Samuel

Posted on August 1, 2024

The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made a bold statement ahead of their second Group B match against France at the Paris Olympics. Following their historic victory over World No. 3 ranked Team Australia, the team has assured Nigerians that they will not leave the Olympics empty-handed.

In a tweet on their official handle, D’Tigress expressed gratitude for the support they received after their first match, stating, “We really want to thank everyone so much for all the love we’ve received as a team. It really meant a lot to us.” The team then shifted their focus to the task at hand, emphasizing their determination to build on their momentum.

“One win is not enough. We are not going to settle for that! We made history. Regardless of any outcome, we stay the course, we stay together and we keep our eyes on the prize. We are not leaving here empty-handed,” the team declared.

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This statement of intent comes after D’Tigress pulled off a stunning upset against Australia, defeating them at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille. The team will face a tough test against hosts France, but their confidence and determination will undoubtedly make them a formidable opponent.

D’Tigress’s vow to bring home an Olympic medal is an insight to their growth and development as a team. Their victory over Australia marked a historic moment for Nigerian basketball, and they will be looking to build on this success in their upcoming matches.

The Paris Olympics continues and D’Tigress will be one to watch. With their sights set on a medal, they will stop at nothing to achieve their goal. Nigerians and basketball fans around the world will be eagerly following their journey, hoping to see them make history once again.

Will they be able to bring home Nigeria’s first Olympic medal in basketball? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – D’Tigress will give it their all.