Adekuoroye, Boltic Top List for African Wrestling


World Championships silver medallist Odunayo Adekuoroye and 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sinivie Boltic lead the 90-man roster announced by the Nigeria Wrestling Federation for the 2018 African Wrestling Championships in Port Harcourt, scheduled from February 7-11. The federation is sending its largest contingent ever, with 10 wrestlers each in women’s freestyle, Greco-Roman, and men’s freestyle categories. President Daniel Igali highlighted the significance of this extensive representation. Notable wrestlers include Mercy Genesis, Bose Samuel, Welson Ebikewenimo, and Udeh Tobechukwu Joseph, among others. For more details, visit Punch.

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