Bayelsa Dominates In Gov Diri National Wrestling Classics

Bayelsa State Sports Academy, Asoama dominated the opening day of competition at the first Gov. Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, winning four gold and one bronze medals to claim a commanding victory in the U-15 category.
In the 38kg Freestyle event, Leigha Doubra of Bayelsa Sports Academy defeated James Perezidei of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) team to land gold, while Tari Timidei (Kano State) and Abdullahi Isah (Bauchi Sate) settled for bronze
TrustGod Binakama of Bayelsa Sports Academy added another gold in the 44kg weight class, with Kelvin Zige of Team Kano, whom he defeated in the final, settling for silver. Perez Egbe (Bayelsa State) and Taiwo Dele (Ogun State) both won bronze.
However, in the 52kg class, Edo State’s Vasco Timiebiepre overcame Kelvin Welson of Team Delta to land gold, while Perekowei Justice (Bayelsa State) and Ayoola Lekan (Ogun State) both settled for bronze.
In the Greco Roman events, the Asoama Boys also claimed two of the three gold medals available.
Matthias Soba of Bayelsa Sports Academy won gold in the 52kg category at the expense of Team Bauchi’s Opukeme Ebi, while Clever Undonipre (Oyo State) and James Joseph (Nasarawa State) both won bronze.