Nigeria Wrestling Federation hosts wrestling Olympics contingents, apologises to Nigerians for poor outing
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has ceremoniously welcomed back team Nigeria wrestlers to the recently concluded Paris Olympics despite falling short of expectations.
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi who doubles as a board member of the Wrestling Federation noted that the reception was a move to motivate the athletes in solidarity they are not alone.
The Customs boss expressed confidence that Nigerian wrestlers will make the country proud in international tournaments with the right support and environment.
Meanwhile, the President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali, apologised to Nigerians for falling below expectations as it was one of the Federations with high hopes heading into the Olympics because of what it has been able to produce at the global stage over the years.
Six wrestlers comprising one male and five females, represented Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The wrestlers are Ogunsanya Christianah (53kg), Kolawole Esther (62kg), Adekuoroye Odunayo (57kg), Reuben Hannah (76kg), Oborududu Blessing (68kg) and US-BASED Mutuwa Ashton (125kg).
