Mercy Adekuoroye, Parkistan Alfred, and Newlife Ebikemi emerged as champions in their respective categories at the ongoing 3rd Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Thursday.
In the Women’s 57kg Freestyle event, three times African Champion, Mercy Adekuoroye of Ondo State, claimed the gold, asserting her dominance on the mat with a series of powerful moves.
Adekuoroye, the younger sister of World Silver Medallist Odunayo Adekuoroye, dismantled Ebi James of Dynamite Club by 12 to 2 points in the final while Faith Esosuapo of Edo State took home the bronze.
In the men’s 67kg Greco-Roman category, Alfred Parkistan (NSCDC) proved his wrestling prowess by securing the gold medal. Alfred’s beat Longlife Okokoro of Dynamite Club by 5-0 pinfall in the final while Victor Sunday of Bayelsa finished with the bronze.
Meanwhile, in the men’s 92kg Freestyle event, Newlife Ebikemi of Bayelsa, triumphed to take the gold, showcasing his skill and resilience throughout the match.
Ebikemi’s victory was one of the most anticipated moments of the tournament as he won Perezigha Obazi by Technical Superiority while Benjamin Setinbowei of Delta State, earned the bronze.
In the absence of Emmanuel Nworie, Perefaghe Kiribein emerged champion in the 77kg men’s Greco-Roman event.
Agbonifo Ehiche (Edo State) took the silver, and Nweze Kingsley (Nigeria Police Force) finished with the bronze.
