NWF commends Oborududu in spite failing to secure final slot

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) on Monday commended Blessing Oborududu for falling in the semi-final match against Meerim Zhumanazarova.

This is contained in a statement signed by the media assistant of the federation, Promise Okotoko, on Monday in Abuja.

Supreme News reports Oborududu fell 1-3 to Meerim Zhumanazarova of Kyrgyzstan in the semifinals of the women’s 68 kg wrestling.

The president of the federation, Igali Daniel, lauded the resilience and dogged disposition of Oborududu, who also won a silver medal at the last Olympics in Tokyo.

“She will definitely do well in her last encounter on Tuesday, which was the third-place match to win a bronze,” Igali said

Oborududu still has a chance to win a medal in her last game on Tuesday.

Zhumanazarova, world number 16 and Olympic bronze medallist, overcame Oborududu to book a gold match against U.S. Amit Elor.

Oborududu, who is currently ranked sixth in the world,came from 2-0 down to beat Canadian Morais Linda 8-2 in the round of 16.

She followed that up with a 6-2 quarterfinal win over her French opponent, Koumba Larroque.

The NWFW described the performance as a manifestation of her drive, passion, and personal commitment to her nation.

It also expressed sadness over the result, stressing the odds Oborududu defied to be in Paris.

However,Oborududu will have a chance to clinch a bronze on Tuesday when she battles in the bronze bout.

NWF appealedto Nigerians to put the wrestlers in their prayers as more athletes hope to make the country proud.