The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has praised Blessing Oborodudu for her determination, which has earned her another chance to secure a medal on Tuesday despite her semi-final loss to Meerim Zhumanazarova.
Daniel Igali, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, commended Oborodudu’s resilience and strong performance through Federation Media Assistant Promise Okotoko.
Oborodudu, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, fell 1-3 to Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova in the semi-finals of the women’s 68kg wrestling event on Monday night.
Zhumanazarova world number (16) and Olympic bronze medallist overcome Blessing Oborodudu to book a gold match against US Amit ELOR.
On the road to the semi-finals, Blessing Oborodudu currently ranked sixth in the world came from 2-0 down to beat Canadian Morais Linda 8-2 in the round of 16, and followed that up with a 6-2 quarter final win over her France opponent Koumba Larroque.
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The Wrestling Federation described the performance as a manifestation to her drive, passion, and personal commitment to her nation.
NWF although expressed sadness over the result, stressing the odds Oborodudu defied to be in Paris.
However, Blessing Oborodudu will have a chance to clinch a bronze today when she battles in the bronze bout.
The NWF concluded by appealing to Nigerians to put the wrestlers in their prayers as more athletes hope to make the country proud.
