The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has expressed the apex sports body’s admiration for the family of table tennis champion Quadri Aruna.
This commendation follows the impressive achievements of Aruna’s 10-year-old son, Junior Aruna, at the recently concluded WTT Youth Contender tournament held in Luxembourg.
Junior Aruna delivered a standout performance by securing a bronze medal in the boys’ U-13 singles category and a silver medal in the U-11 division.
His displays of skill, resilience, and competitive spirit have highlighted his emerging talent on the international stage, building upon the legacy of his father, a prominent figure in Nigerian table tennis.
Olopade assured the Aruna family of the commission’s pride in their efforts to nurture their children’s sporting abilities.
He emphasized the organization’s readiness to offer all necessary support to develop the potential of such promising young athletes, underscoring the importance of family involvement in fostering excellence in sports.
