Four Nigerian wrestlers have arrived in Mongolia for the 2026 World Wrestling 3rd Ranking Series, as the Nigeria Wrestling Federation continues its push to build the country’s presence on the global stage.
The team — Genesis Mercy Miesinnei (50kg), Ogunsanya Christianah Tolulope (53kg), Kolawole Esther Omolayo (62kg), and Ojo Damola Hannah (76kg) — departed Nigeria on Monday night aboard Turkish Airlines.
Leading the delegation is women’s wrestling coach and NWF Technical Committee Chairman Akuh Purity, who praised NWF President Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for covering all logistics and participation arrangements for the team.
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“I want to, on behalf of the athletes and the entire wrestling community, express our profound appreciation to the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation for his unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to the welfare of Nigerian wrestlers,” Purity said.
“His contribution continues to create opportunities for athletes to compete at the highest level
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