Bayelsa and Ogun states took top honors on Day 3 of the Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics.
Both teams won two gold medals each at the ongoing 4th Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa on Friday, March 28.
Iniekpoebi Godfrey defeated Ebievin Odubukeme (Dynamite Club) to secure gold in the 44kg men’s freestyle (U15), while Righteous Amudukur beat Zikenah Woyinlayefa (Dynamite Club) in the 48kg category.
In the 29kg U15 girls’ category, Rokebat Monlowolowo (Ogun State) overcame Mercy Andrew (Ngobere Club), while Oreoluwa Akindipe (Ogun State) defeated Regina Ebisuode (Dynamite Club).
Dynamite Club secured a gold medal in the 36kg U15 girls’ category through Profit Bestman, Cross River claimed gold in the 39kg U15, while Oke Tobi (Rivers) won gold in the 42kg U15 girls’ event.
Speaking with journalists after her victory, Oreoluwa Akindipe expressed gratitude to her parents and coach.
“I want to thank my parents for allowing me to come for this competition. I also appreciate my coach for believing in me and pushing me to give my best.”
The Men’s Greco-Roman category commences today, March 28 at the indoor sports hall of Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenegoa.
*Day 3 full results of the 4th Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenegoa:*
U15 Girls
29kg-
Gold: Rokebat Monlowolowo (Ogun State)
Silver: Mercy Andrew (Ngobere Club)
Bronze: Ebiseigha Godstime (Cross Rivers)
Bronze: Heritage Gilbert (Bayelsa State)
33kg-
Gold: Oreoluwa Akindipe (Ogun State)
Silver: Regina Ebisuode (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Migbi Assizecourt (Rivers State)
Bronze: Regina Delight (Bayelsa State)
36kg-
Gold: Profit Bestman (Dynamite Club)
Silver: Dorcas Kaliago (Rivers State)
Bronze: Aishat Muritala (Ogun State)
Bronze: Blessing Bideikeb (Ngobere Club)
39kg-
Gold: Happiness Peter (Cross Rivers)
Silver: Innocent Ebimoboere (Nigeria Customs Service)
Bronze: Excellent Redian (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Perfect Barasinpre (Chris Club)
42kg-
Gold: Oke Tobi (Rivers State)
Silver: Chukwungozi Nkem (Delta State)
Bronze: Rosemary John (Cross Rivers)
Bronze: Ayayefa Tariladi (NGO Club)
44kg Freestyle (U15 Boys)-
Gold: Iniekpoebi Godfrey (Bayelsa State)
Silver: Ebievin Odubukeme (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Joseph Okefemi (Lagos State)
Bronze: David Okon (Cross Rivers)
48kg Freestyle (U15 Boys)
Gold: Righteous Amudukur (Bayelsa State)
Silver: Zikenah Woyinlayefa (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Favour Cyracus (Ella Lawrence Club)
Bronze: God gift Timi (Niger Club)
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