Paris 2024: Nigerian Wrestling coach aims for Olympics glory

The head coach of Nigeria's women's wrestling team, Akuh Purity, has expressed confidence in her side's ability to surpass the country's previous Olympic record.

Speaking to the Media Assistant of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Promise Okotoko, Purity revealed that the team is determined to make the country proud at the Paris Olympics.

Nigeria's wrestling team achieved significant success at the Tokyo Olympics, securing a silver medal. Building on this achievement, Purity stated that the team has implemented a rigorous training regimen and strategic plans to improve performance.

"We are aware of the high expectations placed on us after Oborududu's silver medal at the last Olympics, but we are not under pressure.

"The federation has been incredibly supportive, and we have created a conducive training environment for the athletes," Purity said.

She further appealed to Nigerians to support the team through prayers as they compete on the world stage.

You can follow the participation of Nigeria's wrestlers at the Paris Olympics. The schedule is as follows;

August 5-6: Blessing Oborududu (WW68kg) - Tokyo 2020 Silver medalist and World number 6

August 7-8: Christianah Ogunsanya (WW53kg) - 2023 African Games Champion and World Number 8

August 8-9: Odunayo Adekuroye (WW57kg) - Three Times Commonwealth Games Champion and World Number 3

August 9-10: Esther Kolawole (WW62kg) - World Number 10 and Ashton Adeyemi Mutuwa (MW125kg) - World Number 15

August 10-11: Hannah Reuben (WW76kg) - World Military Gold Medalist and World Number 8