Wrestling Federation Unveils Six Wrestlers For Paris Olympics

Wrestling Federation Unveils Six Wrestlers For Paris Olympics

Precious Oham

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has unveiled six athletes who will fly the nation’s flag at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The team, which comprises five female wrestlers, one male freestyle wrestler and three coaches, were presented on Monday in a colourful ceremony at the Dynamite Wrestling gym in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Wrestlers unveiled are: Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborodudu (68kg), reigning African champion Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg), and Military world champion Hannah Reuben (76kg).

Also, reigning African champions and debutants, Esther Kolawole (62kg) and Ogunsanya Christinah (53kg), while Ashton Mutuwa completes the list in the (125kg) men's freestyle wrestling. The coaches are Victor Kodei, Purity Akuh, and Happiness Burutu.

The athletes and officials are expected to depart Nigeria for Spain on 3rd July for a pre Olympic tournament in Madrid before settling in Germany for their last camping ahead of the games proper.