The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has apologised to Nigerians for the underwhelming performance of Nigeria wrestlers in the recently ended Paris Olympics.

The President of NWF, Daniel Igali, apologised to Nigerians for falling short of expectations, as it was one of the Federations with high hopes heading into the Olympics based on what it has produced on the global stage over the years.

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“We also apologise to Nigerians for not reaching the climax that we set for ourselves.

“In the past, there was no Federation in Nigeria’s history that has won six world championships.

“It is only the Wrestling Federation.”

Nigeria sent six wrestlers to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, including one man and five girls.

The wrestlers are Ogunsanya Christianah (53kg), Kolawole Esther (62kg), Adekuoroye Odunayo (57kg), Reuben Hannah (76kg), Oborududu Blessing (68kg), and US-based Mutuwa Ashton (125kg). Meanwhile, the federation organised a celebration for the wrestlers when they returned to Nigeria.