Igali set Olympic, World C’ships gold medal targets for team Nigeria

By Our Reporter

CHAIRMAN, Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) Hon. Daniel Igali says his target is now to see the country produce an Olympic and World Championships gold medallist in the next three years, after Blessing Obourududu won a historic silver medal at the recent Tokyo 2020 Games.

Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria Wrestling Federation plans to hire foreign coach

.Igali eyes more slots at World Tourney

By Akeem Lawal

President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation Daniel Igali has hinted on plans to engage the services of a foreign coach to prepare the wrestlers ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Igali reflects on Baraza Champion of Champions tourney, thanks sponsors

By Our Reporter

PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) Hon. Daniel Igali has described the just-concluded Baraza Champion of Champions wrestling tournament in Yenagoa as ‘one of the best-organized’ in the country in recent times, while thanking sponsors Baraza Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd for sponsoring the competition and Bayelsa State Government for their support.

Gov. Diri donates N2m to Team Nigeria, charges wrestlers to win Olympic laurels

By Our Reporter

BAYELSA State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has announced a donation of N2m to the Nigeria wrestling team and equally charged the wrestlers to bring Olympic glory to the country when they go to the 2020 Tokyo Games later this year.

WRESTLING: Athletes, officials storm Yenagoa for Champion Of Champions tournament

By Our Reporter

THE Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa is bubbling with excitement and anticipation ahead of the commencement of the maiden Champion of Champions wrestling tournament which begins on Friday, 15th January, 2021.

2020 Africa Championships: Bad weather holds Nigeria wrestlers in Turkey

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA’S wrestling contingent to the just concluded 2020 Africa Wrestling Championships in Algiers, Algeria are yet to return to the country, no thanks to bad weather that held them back in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ranking Series: How adekuoroye saved Igali from losing bet in Rome

By Akeem Lawal 

SPORTSBIZ247.BLOGSPOT.COM can report that wrestling sensation, Odunayo Adekuoroye did not only win the country’s only gold medal at the 2020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in the Italian city of Rome, the Ondo State-born wrestler also saved the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali from losing substantial amount of money on a bet placed on the wrestler.

Wrestling Ranking Series: Adekuoroye grabs gold, as Oborududu settles for bronze

By Akeem Lawal 

REIGNING world bronze medalist Odunayo Adekuoroye defeated Anshu Anshu of India 10-0 via a technical knockout and clinch gold in the 57kg at the 2020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in the Italian city of Rome.

World Championships: Nigeria’s female wrestlers land in Kazakhstan

By Akeem Lawal

Five out of the six wrestlers that will represent Nigeria at the 2019 Senior Wrestling World Championships, have arrived Nur-Sultan – the capital city of Kazakhstan, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Dickson Classics: Team Bayelsa crowned champions

By Akeem Lawal 

HOST Bayelsa State have emerged overall champions of the 3^rd Governor Dickson National Wrestling Classics, retaining the title they won two years ago in Yenagoa, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Dickson Classics: Onyebuchi, Balogun, Okeke win gold

From Akeem Lawal, Yenegoa 

AFRICAN champions, Blessing Onyebuchi of Edo and Sunmisola Balogun of Ondo won gold medals for their respective states at the women’s wrestling event at the ongoing 3rd Governor Dickson National Wrestling Classics holding at the Indoor Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Dickson Classics: Ondo, Edo dominate Cadet category

From Akeem Lawal, Yenegoa 
ONDO State wrestling team dominated the Cadet category of the ongoing 3rd Governor Dickson Classics by winning 4 gold and two bronze medals at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Dickson Classics: NWF tutors referees, coaches on new rules

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Wrestling Federation on Monday took time out to organize clinic for the referees that will be on duty at the Governor Dickson Wrestling Classics which started on Tuesday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

Gov Dickson Classics: Nigeria Police athlete kidnapped

By Akeem Lawal

A Nigeria Police athlete, Constable Esther Okpokwe has been kidnapped by unknown men on her way to the 3rd Governor Dickson Wrestling Classics holding in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Dickson Classics: Bayelsa to present 30 wrestlers

.We are hosting to win, says Kodei
By Akeem Lawal 

HEAD coach of the Bayelsa State wrestling team, Victor Kodei has expressed optimism that the state will once again dominate this year’s edition of the Governor Dickson Classics billed to hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samson Siasia Stadium from 23rd to 30th June, 2019.

NWF approves 39 events for 3rd Gov. Dickson National Classics

By Akeem Lawal 
THE Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has approved a total of 39 different events for the 3rd Gov. Dickson National Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

John Emmanuel eyes return to wrestling’s World No. 1

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA freestyle wrestler, John Ogbonna Emmanuel says he hopes to dominate the 74kg category after winning a gold medal at the 2019 African Wrestling Championship held in Tunisia.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics must reflect in 2019 budget, says Igali

.Hails wrestlers on African championship feat

By Akeem Lawal

PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Hon Daniel Igali says the budget for the preparations of athletes for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan must be included in the 2019 budget if the country hopes to have a good outings at the event.

African Wrestling Championships: Team Nigeria arrive from Tunisia

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA’S contingent to the just concluded 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships held in Hammamet, Tunisia returned to the country on Wednesday night, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

AYG 2018: Team Nigeria clinch 19 medal in wrestling

 By Akeem Lawal

TEAM Nigeria wrestlers ended their campaign at the Youth African Games in Algiers, Algeria by winning a total of 19 medals, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.