World Wrestling Series: Ogunsanya wins bronze medal in Mongolia

Reigning African champion, Christiana Ogunsanya, has won Nigeria’s first medal at the ongoing 3rd World Wrestling Series Tournament in Mongolia, securing a bronze medal in the women’s category.

Promise Okotoko, the Media Assistant to Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) in a statement stated that the tournament attracts wrestlers from across the world seeking to improve their rankings.

“The World Wrestling Series Tournament is regarded as one of the most competitive events outside the World Championships.

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“Ogunsanya claimed the bronze medal after defeating host athlete, Bayanmunkh of Mongolia, 6-6 on technical criteria in a keenly contested bout.

“The multiple African champion began her campaign impressively with a dominant 10-0 superiority victory over another Mongolian wrestler, Tsovoo Gankhuyag.

“However, she suffered a setback in her next bout, losing 10-0 by superiority to Japan’s Kiyooka M,” he said.

Okotoko added that Nigeria’s Commonwealth champion, Mercy Genesis, narrowly missed out on a podium finish after losing 2-7 to Evin Demirhan of Turkey.

Reacting to the performance, Nigeria women’s wrestling coach, Purity Akuh, expressed gratitude for the achievement and commended the athletes for their efforts.

“First and foremost, I give thanks to Almighty God for this medal. This medal proves that Nigeria can compete with the world’s leading wrestling nations and elite athletes.

“Our wrestlers have gained valuable experience from this tournament, and as their coach. I have also learned important lessons that I will take home to help improve their performance and better prepare them for future competitions, particularly the 2028 Summer Olympics,” she said.

She also appreciated the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Adewale Adeniyi, for facilitating the team’s participation at the tournament.

“I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the President of the NWF for taking on this responsibility and making our participation possible,” she said.

Akuh added that Team Nigeria had shifted attention to Saturday’s events, where Esther Kolawole and Hannah Damola Ojo would compete.

According to her, the coaching crew will carefully review the Day One performances and make necessary adjustments aimed at securing more podium finishes for Nigeria.

The coach expressed optimism that the experience gained so far would boost the wrestlers’ confidence and improve their chances in subsequent competitions.

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