NWF to unveil Olympic wrestlers on Saturday

L-r Female wrestlers: Adekuoroye, Genesis, Adeniyi, Reuben and Oborududu

THE Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) will on Saturday formally unveil it's Olympic team for the 2016 games.

According to the NWF president, Hon Daniel Igali, the official send forth of the wrestlers will be held at the High performance hostel, Package B in Abuja by 2pm.

Daniel and Tamarau

SportingLife reports that seven wrestlers consisting of five female: Mercy Genesis (48kg), Odunayo Adekuoroye (53kg), Aminat Adeniyi (58kg), Blessing Oborududu (63kg) and Hannah Reuben (69Kg) as well as two male; Amas Daniel (65kg) and Soso Tamarau (97kg) will represent the country in Rio.

Igali said the unveiling is to further boost and motivate the athletes who have been committed to their fatherland.

"This gesture is to boost the wrestlers as they will be competing with other wrestlers in the world. It is to show that we are concerned about their welfare", the President said.

Igali urged journalists in the country to continue to support and portray the federation in good light as they are the Eagle eye of the society.

"I look forward to your continued support for our athletes," Daniel Igali said.