Team Nigeria’s female wrestlers swept the gold medals in their respective categories at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. The team’s performance has been nothing short of sensational, marking a historic moment for Nigerian wrestling.
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The gold medal rush was initiated by Mercy Genesis in the 50kg category. Displaying exceptional skill and determination, Genesis triumphed over Egypt’s Mohamed Nada with a decisive 7-0 victory, securing Nigeria’s first wrestling gold medal of the games.
The momentum continued with Christiana Ogunsanya, who clinched the second gold for Nigeria in the 53kg women’s wrestling event. Ogunsanya dominated her match against Nogona Bakayoko of Cote D’Ivoire, winning 11-0 to claim the gold.
Adekuoroye Odunayo and Kolawole Omolayo followed suit, securing victories in the 57kg and 62kg categories respectively. Their wins further solidified Nigeria’s standing in the competition.
The gold medal tally did not stop there. Veterans Blessing Oburududu and Rueben Hannah Amuchechi added two more gold medals in the 68kg and 76kg categories, confirming Nigeria’s dominance in wrestling on the continent.
The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali, expressed his admiration for the team’s performance. “I’ve been very impressed with the way they wrestled and I think if they continue in that trajectory, Nigeria should be hopeful of many more gold medals in the evening,” Igali was quoted as saying in a press statement issued on Sunday.
This clean sweep of gold medals is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of the Nigerian wrestlers. Their victories have not only put Nigeria on the map in the world of wrestling but have also inspired countless aspiring athletes back home.
In the end, this historic achievement is a source of national pride and a beacon of hope for the future of wrestling in Nigeria. It serves as a reminder that with determination, hard work, and teamwork, anything is possible.
