Wrestling Federation mourns the death of it’s wrestler.

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has mourned the passing away of a young wrestler, John Jerry who was from Akwa Ibom state.
The Federation in a statement by the Secretary General Mohammed H. Maigidansanma through his Media Assistant Promise Okotoko expressed sadness over the passing away of John Jerry who lost his life their boat capsized on their way back from Peremabiri for a traditional wrestling tournament with other wrestlers.
Young John Jerry was brought into the sports by the President of the Federation, Daniel Igali for his high performance in training at the wrestling centre in Yenagoa.
According to the statement, the Federation with tears mourns the accident which happened around Onyoma/Oporoma of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Similarly, the Wrestling Federation has consoled it’s President, Daniel Igali on the passing away of his uncle Gellesthorp
Gellesthorpe who was the only uncle left from Daniel Igali’s mum’s side departed at age 90.
Gellesthorpe shaped the upbringing of the world and Olympic champion from age 3-9 when his parents were in abroad.
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation in totality expressed its sadness with the passing of the duo and pray for God Almighty to grant the respective families the fortitude to bear the loses.
Meanwhile, the NWF noted that the Burial arrangements of the departed will be communicated as authorized by the family.