Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has praised long jumper Ese Brume for her silver medal win at the recently concluded World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
Brume finished in second place in the long jump event with a jump of 6.85 and came behind home girl Ivana Vuleta who won gold with a jump of 7.06m.
Brume’s silver medal happens to be Nigeria’s first podium finish at the indoor championships in 14 years.
While applauding Brume, Dare urged Brume to maintain her focus, discipline and determination so she can constantly improve on her performances and continue to do Nigeria proud.
Dare said: “Ese Brume won a bronze for Nigeria at the last Olympics, she has won a silver now, I am sure she will achieve something better (gold) in her next international competition for Nigeria.
“We, as a Sports Ministry, are proud of her. She is an epitome of humility, hardwork and the Nigerian attitude that never gives up.”
