TINUBU COMMENDS TEAM NIGERIA AFTER HISTORIC 15TH AFRICAN WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

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By: Muftau Fatimo

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria for their outstanding performance at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, where they clinched a record 15th continental title.

In a statement on Sunday issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the achievement reflects discipline, consistency, and national pride.

He added that Nigerian wrestlers have once again proven their dominance on the African stage.

According to the statement, the team secured 8 gold and 2 silver medals in the women’s category across 10 events, while finishing with a total haul of 9 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals across all categories, underscoring both top-level excellence and squad depth.

He said the outcome reflected improvements in Nigeria’s sports ecosystem, with increased focus on structure, preparation and long-term athlete development.

“This is how a sporting nation grows, not by accident, not by chance, but by design. By building systems that identify talent early, nurture it patiently, and prepare it deliberately for moments like this,” Tinubu said.

He added that the performance in Alexandria highlighted an emerging pipeline of athletes being prepared for higher levels of competition.

Tinubu also commended the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, led by its President, Bashir Adeniyi, for sustaining Nigeria’s continental leadership in the sport.

“Our athletes remind us of what is possible when focus meets preparation. They compete as individuals, but they win as Nigeria,” he said.

The President urged the team to remain disciplined and continue to represent the country well in future competitions.