
Four Nigerian wrestlers have arrived in Mongolia to participate in the 2026 World Wrestling 3rd Ranking Series. The team, comprising Genesis Mercy Miesinnei 50kg, Ogunsanya Christianah Tolulope 53kg, Kolawole Esther Omolayo 62kg, and Ojo Damola Hannah 76kg, aims to earn ranking points to improve their world standings and secure top seedings for the World Championships. Women’s wrestling coach and Nigeria Wrestling Federation Technical Committee Chairman Akuh Purity is leading the delegation and acknowledged the support of NWF President Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for covering all logistical and participation arrangements.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Punch Nigeria.