NWF Opens Paris 2024 Camp In Yenagoa

In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Nigeria Wrestling Federation,  commenced a training camp for wrestlers yesterday, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
The President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon. Daniel Igali said the Federation has the mandate to ensure that Nigerian wrestlers perform optimally in the wrestling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“We have a mandate to ensure that we strive for podium finishes  at the Olympics, that’s reason enough to put all machinery in place for optimum performance,” Igali stated.
A total of six athletes, five females and 1 male led by Tokyo 2020 silver medalist, Blessing Oborodudu will represent Nigeria in the Wrestling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Recall earlier this month, the wrestling federation also sponsored a two-week camp for the wrestlers prior to Mercy Genesis’ participation at the World wrestling Olympic qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey.
Wrestlers going for the Paris Olympics: 68kg Blessing Oborodudu, 57kg, Odunayo Adekuoroye, 53kg Ogunsanya Christianah and Esther Kolawole, 62kg while 125kg is Ashton Mutuwa, the only qualified male wrestler. heading to Paris.