The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), has lauded the giant efforts of the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, CG Adewale Adeniyi, to host the maiden edition of Military/ParaMilitary Wrestling Championships slated to commence on October 18-24.
The President of NWF, Dr. Daniel Igali, while speaking during a press briefing ahead of the wrestling championship in Abuja, said the tournament will foster working cohesion among the military and the paramilitary personnel.
“On behalf of the board and the entire wrestling community of Nigeria, I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs Service, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for this innovation to host one of the biggest events the armed forces and other relevant securities have seen in recent times.
“This Championship is not merely an event; it is a manifestation of the Federation’s vision to propagate and enhance the art of wrestling amongst the Armed Forces and Paramilitary Agencies.
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“The introduction of this inaugural championship promises to significantly strengthen the dynamic synergy between military and civilian spheres through the shared values inherent in sportsmanship,” said Igali.
The week-long military and para-military championship is billed to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja while the 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics will take place at the Samson Siasia Indoor Sports Hall, Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital.
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