.Calls for support in repositioning wrestling
By Akeem Lawal
By Akeem Lawal
RE-ELECTED President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon Daniel Igali has urged all stakeholders to join hands with him in repositioning the sport in the country, even as he vows not to rest for the next four until he produces a gold medal at the Olympics.
Igali defeated 2nd Vice President of United World Wrestling (UWW) Africa, Chief Austin Edeze by 34 to 16 to retain his position in the 2017 National Sports Federations elections held in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said training have been on for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is on as Blessing Oborududu and Odunayo Adekuoroye won gold medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games.
He revealed to Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com that three Nigeria wrestlers will enjoy scholarship from the Commonwealth which will last for six months.
"The athletes are preparing seriously to make sure they remain fit. I use my first four years to build some athletes, this remaining four will be used to win at least two medals of any color for my country" Igali said.
"I'm not always happy when I'm around my friends and other Presidents when they brag about winning Olympic medals. I will use the last drop of my blood to see that Wrestling achieves that feat".
"Three Nigeria Wrestlers, Blessing Oborududu, Aminat Adeniyi and Odunayo Adekuoroye have secured Commonwealth scholarships for six months and I know this will help the athletes," he ended.
Igali, who noted that if funds are accessed, the nation will witness massive medal haul, expressed his appreciation to all those who stood by him during the course of the election.
"To God be the glory. Thanks to the Minister of Sports for gradually democratizing the sports federation elections. My immense gratitude is to the electorate for a wise decision. To my Governor Seriake Dickson, thank you for your financial and moral support to see out this highly competitive and national elections and more importantly for being a pillar of support for the past four years. I look forward to your support to reposition Nigeria Wrestling for the next four years.”
Other board members in Wrestling include: Albert Atiwurcha (N/East), Christopher Anpila (N/Central), Habib Abubakar (N/West), Prince F.A Adenekan (S/West) and Chinoye Beatrice (S/East).
Meanwhile, Gen Kenneth Minimah and Prince Timothy Nsirim on Tuesday were re-elected as President into the Nigeria Boxing and Judo Federations respectively.
General Minimah and Nsirim were both unopposed.
In the board of the boxing federation are; Boxing (Federation Election): Prince Kolawole Matthew (N/Central), Yila Yusuf (N/East), Ayandibu Femi (N/West), Adewale Edun (S/West), Ogbu Theodore (S/East) and Azania Omo Agege (S/South).
While in the board of Judo are; Judo (Federation Election): Alhaji Damisa Suleiman (N/Central), Adamu Mamoud (N/East), Engr Suleman Aliu (N/West) and Professor Emma Mazi (S/East) as
South West could not produce a zonal representative after elections ended stalemate on four occasions.
Igali defeated 2nd Vice President of United World Wrestling (UWW) Africa, Chief Austin Edeze by 34 to 16 to retain his position in the 2017 National Sports Federations elections held in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said training have been on for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is on as Blessing Oborududu and Odunayo Adekuoroye won gold medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games.
He revealed to Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com that three Nigeria wrestlers will enjoy scholarship from the Commonwealth which will last for six months.
"The athletes are preparing seriously to make sure they remain fit. I use my first four years to build some athletes, this remaining four will be used to win at least two medals of any color for my country" Igali said.
"I'm not always happy when I'm around my friends and other Presidents when they brag about winning Olympic medals. I will use the last drop of my blood to see that Wrestling achieves that feat".
"Three Nigeria Wrestlers, Blessing Oborududu, Aminat Adeniyi and Odunayo Adekuoroye have secured Commonwealth scholarships for six months and I know this will help the athletes," he ended.
Igali, who noted that if funds are accessed, the nation will witness massive medal haul, expressed his appreciation to all those who stood by him during the course of the election.
"To God be the glory. Thanks to the Minister of Sports for gradually democratizing the sports federation elections. My immense gratitude is to the electorate for a wise decision. To my Governor Seriake Dickson, thank you for your financial and moral support to see out this highly competitive and national elections and more importantly for being a pillar of support for the past four years. I look forward to your support to reposition Nigeria Wrestling for the next four years.”
Other board members in Wrestling include: Albert Atiwurcha (N/East), Christopher Anpila (N/Central), Habib Abubakar (N/West), Prince F.A Adenekan (S/West) and Chinoye Beatrice (S/East).
Meanwhile, Gen Kenneth Minimah and Prince Timothy Nsirim on Tuesday were re-elected as President into the Nigeria Boxing and Judo Federations respectively.
General Minimah and Nsirim were both unopposed.
In the board of the boxing federation are; Boxing (Federation Election): Prince Kolawole Matthew (N/Central), Yila Yusuf (N/East), Ayandibu Femi (N/West), Adewale Edun (S/West), Ogbu Theodore (S/East) and Azania Omo Agege (S/South).
While in the board of Judo are; Judo (Federation Election): Alhaji Damisa Suleiman (N/Central), Adamu Mamoud (N/East), Engr Suleman Aliu (N/West) and Professor Emma Mazi (S/East) as
South West could not produce a zonal representative after elections ended stalemate on four occasions.
Re-elected presidents:
Wrestling - Hon. Daniel Igali
Aquatics - Fatayi Williams
Hockey - Sen. Abdullahi Ningi
Canoeing, Rowing & Yatching - Admiral Festus Porbeni
Scrabble - Suleiman Gora
Cricket - Prof Adam Yahaya Ukenya
Deaf Sports - Usman Nanuche
Chess - Olalekan Adeyemi
Judo - Timothy Nsiri
Newly elected presidents:
Athletics - Hon. Ibrahim Gusau
Basketball - Musa Ahmadu-Kida
Hockey - Sen. Abdul Henri
Table Tennis - Ishaya Tikon
Tennis - Ifedayo Akindoju
Golf - Olagunsoye Oyinyola
Squash - Gen. Shehu Yusuf
Handball - Samuel Ocheho
Squash - Gen. Shehu Yusuf
Handball - Samuel Ocheho
Volleyball – Engr. Musa Nimrod
Traditional Sports - Musa Usman
Basketball - Musa Ahmadu-Kida
Karate - Silas Agara
Shooting - Lonsdale Adeoye
Taekwondo - Margaret Binga
Cycling - Giandomenico Massar
Darts - Hassan Harruna
Badminton - Frank Orbih
Gymnastics - Kelvin Erhunwuase
Weightlifting - Yahya Mohammed
Cycling - Giandomenico Massar
Darts - Hassan Harruna
Badminton - Frank Orbih
Gymnastics - Kelvin Erhunwuase
Weightlifting - Yahya Mohammed
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