Nigeria Wrestling Federation Confirms Participation In Spanish Grand Prix, Ranking Series In Budapest

Nigeria Wrestling Federation Confirms Participation In Spanish Grand Prix, Ranking Series In Budapest 

Precious Oham

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has confirmed participation in this year's Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix slated for 4th to 7th July 2025, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Promise Okotoko, Media Assistant of the NWF, disclosed that Paris 2024 Olympian, Esther Kolawole, will represent the country at the event.

He revealed that afterwards, the reigning African champion will proceed to Budapest, Hungary for the World Wrestling Ranking Series commencing from 14th to 19th 2025, in preparation for the 2025 World Wrestling Championship in Croatia in September.

She will be joined by the Nigerian National Wrestling Women's coach, Akuh Purity, in these international trips.

The statement reads: "The Nigeria Wrestling Federation is leaving nothing to chance in efforts to expose its athletes to international competitions for optimal performance .

"The Wrestling Federation National team women's coach, Akuh Purity, who spoke exclusively with the Media Officer of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Promise Okotoko, expressed hope that Kolawole will give a good account of herself."

Meanwhile, in 2024, the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Kolawole 62kg, and Ogunsanya Christinah 53kg recorded bronze medals for Team Nigeria respectively