Adeniyi hails First Lady as wrestlers clinch four gold in Egypt
Nigeria Wrestling Federation President Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has dedicated the four gold medals won by Nigeria’s female wrestlers on the opening day of the African Senior Wrestling Championships in Alexandria
Nigeria Wrestling Federation President Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has dedicated the four gold medals won by Nigeria's female wrestlers on the opening day of the African Senior Wrestling Championships in Alexandria to First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Adeniyi, who also serves as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, credited Tinubu's influence in inspiring Nigerian women to excel.
"I must say congratulations to Her Excellency, First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, for the inspiration she has given to Nigerian women to excel in whatever they do. I also want to congratulate all Nigerians for this feat," he said.
Nigeria claimed four of five available gold medals in the female wrestling event on Friday. Ogunsanya Christianah opened the account with a 7-1 victory over Nogona Bakayoko of Cote d'Ivoire in the 53kg, before Jumoke Adekoye defeated Algerian Achouak Tekouk 8-4 in the 57kg.
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Reigning African champion Esther Kolawole extended her dominance in the 62kg, defeating Katelyn Swan
of South Africa 10-0 by superiority to claim her fifth continental title. Hannah Ojo completed the gold rush with a 3-1 win over Pelagie Wilita of Cameroon in the 73kg.
Hannah Reuben added a silver medal, defeating Kawiyatou Issifou of Benin 6-0 by pinfall.
Adeniyi praised the wrestlers for their performances. "We feel very proud to be flying the flag of Nigeria high. Congratulations to the girls who have done us proud," he said.
The championships continue today with men's freestyle and further women's bouts.
