Wrestling: Ulabo, Adebayo, and Mughenbofa Shine at the 3rd Gov Diri National Wrestling Classics

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Championship Enters Final Day

Bayelsa’s Solomon Ulabo secured his second gold medal at the ongoing 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

Ulabo defeated former National Champion Matthias Okuma (Edo State) 8 to 0 by technical superiority in a thrilling 82kg Greco-Roman final. Ulabo also won a gold medal in the men’s freestyle 79kg after beating Noel Ebiton Simplify on Friday.

In the Men’s Freestyle 70kg category, Tope Adebayo of Ondo State emerged victorious, taking home the gold with a dominant display. Adebayo’s aggression and technique were on full display as he overpowered his opponents, culminating in a well-earned gold medal to add to his growing list of accolades.

In other weight categories, Dominic Nnalue claimed the gold medal in the men’s 55kg Greco-Roman event, while Dick Enienobodi of Edo State won the gold in the men’s 60kg Greco-Roman event.

In the Women’s Freestyle categories, Ebipatae Mughenbofa of host Bayelsa won the gold in the 68kg, while Dami Ojo of Ondo State took home the top prize in the 76kg category.

Hostilities continue on Saturday as Mercy Genesis, Esther Kolawole, and others will take to the mat to thrill spectators, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and a host of top dignitaries.

An elated Solomon Ulabo, in an interview with journalists, attributed his victory to the efforts of his coaches, stating that his aim at the moment is to win an international medal.