Purity lauds CG Adeniyi investment as 4 Nigerian Wrestlers win gold in Collegiate Wrestling Championships in USA

Purity lauds CG Adeniyi investment as 4 Nigerian Wrestlers win gold in Collegiate Wrestling Championships in USA

Four Nigerian wrestlers that participated in the 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships, USA, secured four gold, a feat that adds to Nigeria’s continued growing influence in the sport.

The collegiate tournament had over 210 wrestlers within 10 weight classes, jostled for honour and it was Christinah Ogunsanya 117 lbs who started the medal sweep, delivering a strong performance throughout the tournament, showcasing her technical ability and experience to secure the title.

Ogunsanya, with the win, cemented her place as NAIA National Champion and All-American in the 117-pound division.

Jumoke Adekoye 131 lbs followed the trajectory with a display of excellent tactical control and resilience, earning the championship title in her weight class.

Also, Esther Kolawole 138 lbs produced an eye-catching display that highlighted her strength.

Kolawole international experience helped her to dominate the tournament, leading the event in technical falls during the competition.

In a final wrap, Mercy Adekuoroye 160 lbs showed a tactical approach to a critical match situation with skilful displays.

Mercy younger sister to wrestling lcon Odunayo Adekuoroye exhibited tactical control and resilience, which secured the championship title for her.

Reacting to the performance of the girls, Nigerian Women’s National Team Wrestling coach, Akuh Purity noted that the success of the four wrestlers highlights the growing impact of international athletes in collegiate wrestling in the United States.

Stressing that their victories have not only earned them NAIA All-American recognition but also brought pride to their universities and to the Nigerian Government, the people and the Nigeria Wrestling Federation

Purity credited the achievements to the visionary leadership of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation President, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, lauding him for his deliberate and well mapped out investment in talent discovery.

Akuh Purity, who doubles as a Board Member of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, said the achievements reflect the strength of Nigerian wrestling talent on the international scene and marked a significant moment for African representation in NAIA wrestling.

Adding that the tournament is part of the Federation’s test and matrix ahead of 2028 LA Olympic Games.