By Solomon Nwoke, Port Harcourt
Status quo was maintained in the female wrestling event which ended yesterday as the champions in their various weight categories retained their places at the Governor Nyesom Wike Wrestling Challenge holding at the indoor Sports Hall of the Alfred Diete Spiff Civic Centre, Port Harcourt.
The known wrestlers, world Silver medalist, in the 57kg weight class, Odunayo Adekuoroye, Commonwealth Games and African gold medalist, Blessing Oborodudu in the 68kg class, Mercy Genesis in the 50kg class, Hannah Reuben representing the Nigerian Army, Blessing Onyebuchi of Bayelsa all proved why they are rated in Africa as they brushed aside their opponents with ease.
Bayelsa state, arguably, the home of wrestling in the country still maintained their lead after the conclusion of four events, cadet, junior, Greco Roman and Female Wrestling with 12 gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze just as Ondo state hauled a total of 12 gold, four silver and four bronze to occupy the second place.
Gov Wike Wrestling Tourney: Bayelsa, Ondo, Lagos show class
