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Ogun Relishes Athletes’ Victory, Gears Up for NSF

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By Olusegun Folarin

Ogun State government has renewed its determination to give the athletes needed support in their quest to win laurels for the state at various competitions.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Dr Qudus Yusuf stated this in Abeokuta while receiving the victorious wrestlers from the just concluded Governor Diri National Wrestling Championship.

Dr Yusuf described the second overall position achieved by the Ogun State contingents to the competition that attracted top-class wrestlers as commendable.

He commended the contributions of the Chairman, the Wrestling Association, Dr Taofeek Babalola and members of the association towards the success story of the team at the competition.

Dr Yusuf encouraged the association not to relent in the efforts to ensure the sustainability of the feat in future competitions, especially the forthcoming Youth Games and National Sports Festival.

The Chairman, Ogun State Wrestling Association, Dr Taofeek Babalola who presented the trophy to the Permanent Secretary said the association remained committed to the growth and development of sports in the state

Dr Babalola noted that apart from the second overall position, said Ogun State also won the best young athletes award in the competition.

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Ogun Wrestling Ass. Chairman Lauds Athlete’s Performance at National Trials

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By Olusegun Folarin

Chairman of Ogun State Wrestling Association, Dr. Taofeek Babalola has commended the performance of the three wrestlers that represented the state at the National Wrestling Trials for the African championship in Tunisia.

Dr. Babalola Samson finished fifth in the 70kg men’s freestyle, Atere Kehinde came third in the 92kg category and Ayodele Peace got the third position in the 59kg in women’s freestyle event.

Over one hundred and fifty wrestlers drawn from the States of the federation took part in the trials held in Bayelsa.

Dr. Babalola who described the feat achieved by the wrestlers despite not making it to Tunisia as impressive said the association would not relent in its efforts to ensure that the athletes were exposed to more competitive events. 

The Chairman encouraged the athletes not to rest on their oars in their quest to win laurels for the state and Nigeria in subsequent competitions.

Dr. Babalola who commended the support of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports to the wrestling association said more efforts were still required to enable the association to meet the set goals.

The Wrestling Head Coach, Mr. Badmus Adebayo thanked the association for its support for the athletes in the state.

Mr. Adebayo said the fact the athletes were invited to the National Trials in Bayelsa was an indication of good things to come for the sports in the state.

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Glory of wrestling will be restored in Ogun- Chairman

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By Olusegun Folarin

The Ogun State Wrestling Association has restated its determination to restore the glory of games among other sports in the state.

The Chairman of the Association, Dr. Babalola  Taofik, stated this during an unscheduled visit to Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta to witness the training of the State’s wrestlers.

 Dr Babalola who reminded the wrestlers of the need for them to be determined and work hard towards realizing their vision in the game said the association would not relent in its efforts to support the wrestlers.

He stressed the need for  them to shun acts capable of truncating the realisation of their future dreams and goals

 Dr Babalola also encouraged the wrestlers to always convert their mistakes into lessons, pressure into productivity, and their skills into strength to enable them to become the best in their categories.

Responding, the wrestling head coach, Mr Badmus Adebayo thanked the chairman for the visit, adding that his presence would further motivate the wrestlers to give in their best for the state.

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