NWF president urges Team Nigeria ahead of 2026 World Wrestling Championships
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Summary
Nigeria Wrestling Federation president Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has urged Team Nigeria to compete with pride at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Highlights
- The contingent left Abuja on Friday, October 23, ahead of the championships.
- Nigeria is sending 11 wrestlers: eight women and three men.
- Adeniyi told the athletes to build on their African success and aim for stronger performances at the world level.
- The federation said it hopes the team can end Nigeria’s three-year medal drought at the event.
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