Igali commends CDS, Iranian Government for Nigeria’s Partnerships

The President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali, has applauded the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for hosting the International Military Sports Council (CISM) Training Programme for coaches, officials and wrestlers.

The NWF President alongside NWF Vice President, Chris Amkpila and Secretary General of the Federation Oluwasegun Bode Ademisoro in a Solidarity meeting with the CISM Wrestling Sports Committee President, Col Naser Hassani and Iranian Delegation commended the relationship between the two nations.

Igali noted that Iran supported his ambition to be a member of the United World Wrestling (UWW) Bureau to serve for a period of six years.

“I want to appreciate the relationship we have with Iran. You supported my ambition to be a member of the United World Wrestling (UWW) Bureau to serve for a period of six years.”

“Also I want to on behalf of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation extend our admiration and love to the Chief of Defence Staff for giving approval to this training, re-emphasized the need for the Nigerian Armed Forces to recruit younger people and give them the necessary training.”

Re-echoing the performance and achievements of Hannah Reuben in the military, who has become an Olympian, World Military Gold Medalist, Common Wealth/African Champion and multiple National Champion among others.

Igali, maintainined the need for identified athletes to be given leave to train and compete as rigorous training sessions last about 6 hours per day, citing the example of Hannah Reuben who excelled when given that opportunity.

Igali, who acknowledged Iran as a power house for wrestling, appealed for the Iranian delegates to connect to the National Federations and not limit its developmental plans to the military alone

The NWF President pledged the Nigeria Wrestling Federation’s support to the Nigerian Military to host the World Military Beach Wrestling Championship 2026.

The high point of the meeting at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess Asokoro, Abuja, was the exchange of sourvenirs.

Meanwhile, the intensive week-long International Military Sports Council (CISM) Wrestling Training Programme was concluded on Tuesday in Abuja