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Tinubu charges team Nigeria to ‘win clean’ at 2026 Commonwealth Games
NG🏛️ Politics21 hr. ago

Tinubu charges team Nigeria to ‘win clean’ at 2026 Commonwealth Games

President Bola Tinubu has addressed Team Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, urging athletes to prioritize integrity, discipline, and patriotism. Speaking at a send-off ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized 'winning clean' over mere victory, highlighting the importance of maintaining Nigeria's moral values abroad. He referenced past challenges in Birmingham as a cautionary tale and praised the administration's reforms, including the Nigerian Anti-Doping Act and the establishment of the Anti-Doping Centre. The delegation included leaders from the National Sports Commission (NSC), who announced PUMA as the team's official kit partner. Team Nigeria, consisting of 72 athletes across 10 sports, aims to achieve its best-ever performance at the event.

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Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter21 hr. ago
Tinubu charges team Nigeria to ‘win clean’ at 2026 Commonwealth Games

President Bola Tinubu has addressed Team Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, urging athletes to prioritize integrity, discipline, and patriotism. Speaking at a send-off ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized 'winning clean' over mere victory, highlighting the importance of maintaining Nigeria's moral values abroad. He referenced past challenges in Birmingham as a cautionary tale and praised the administration's reforms, including the Nigerian Anti-Doping Act and the establishment of the Anti-Doping Centre. The delegation included leaders from the National Sports Commission (NSC), who announced PUMA as the team's official kit partner. Team Nigeria, consisting of 72 athletes across 10 sports, aims to achieve its best-ever performance at the event.

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