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The inaugural Comptroller General of Customs Military and Para-military Wrestling championship has commenced in Abuja with day-1 dedicated to clinic and sensitisation of athletes.
The clinic was conducted jointly by the LOC and the Wrestling Federation officials.
Speaking, the chairman Local Organizing Committee, Brigadier General Olawale Fawole expressed that the history making tournament is set to kickoff after wrestlers underwent screening and tournament rules sensitisation
General Fawole who doubles as a board member of the Wrestling Federation on behalf of the entire Federation commended the Customs boss for his matchless philanthropic spirit to host such a national event of this great magnitude.
“We are very satisfied with the turnup because at a stage during the preparation it seemed as though we were not getting the necessary responses from some of the agencies, but after the press briefing and visit to the Chief of Defense Staff there was a prompt response and we are happy.”
“Today’s clinic was drawn from the vision of the Wrestling Federation which expects all the wrestlers to be on the same page. There should be a consciousness and understanding of the rules so that the process of the championship would be smooth.”
“Lastly, I want to commend the visioner who is the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, for undertaking the sponsorship of this championship. He didn’t just sponsor it, he always shows dedication, passion and interest at every stage and we appreciate him.” Gen. Fawole said.
Also speaking, the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation who was represented by the Vice President, Chris Amkpila conveyed the goodwill of the Federation to the athletes as he encouraged them to use the tournament and the forthcoming Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa to break into the National team.
Chris Amkpila noted that the Wrestling Federation is eager to see new athletes break into the ranks that will make the country proud at international events such as the Olympics.
Those in attendance of the clinic were NWF Technical Director, Darmian Ohaike, Secretary General, Mohammed Maigidansanma, Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborodudu, Dr. (Mrs) Toyyibat Odunola Bello, Dr. Jude Amadi, Engr. Magnus Ede, Adebola Sarah Esan, Happiness Burutu, Group Capt. Abdul-Loko Muritala, the Federal Sports Ministry representatives amd high profile Military officers.
