Wrestlers urged to shun doping as Customs, Military and Paramilitary Wrestling championship enters Day 2
As the Customs’ Military and Paramilitary Wrestling championship gets set for its opening ceremony on Tuesday, wrestlers have been advised against performance enhancement.
The advice was made during the Day 2 clinic and technical meeting ahead of the maiden Comptroller-General Military and Paramilitary Wrestling championship in Abuja.
Nigeria Wrestling Federation International Referee with the United World Wrestling body, Lt. Colonel Timipre Okou spoke on the necessity why athletes should at all times avoid anything that will serve against the integrity of the game.
The International Military Council Sports Committee member advocated for wrestlers to always shun self medication and friends who will talk negative ideas into them.
“This clinic is very important because it will promote clean sport within the Comptroller-General Military and Paramilitary Wrestling championship and other subsequent events.”
“Athletes were advised to take what they eat and drink with almost seriousness as it doesn’t come with a ban but the negative impact on life after being an active athlete.”
Joining the advocacy, Military World Wrestling gold medalist Hannah Reuben maintained that the clinic will have a positive impact on the athletes.
“With this presentation, I believe that everyone now knows what to take because we are here to compete clean irrespective of who wins or loses. The experience is very important, so I believe everybody will adhere to the rules.”
“This Championship will promote oneness among the military and other security agencies with the understanding that we’re working for one course notwithstanding our different agencies, and I give the Comptroller-General the credit for this.”
The Wrestling Federation Technical Director, Darmian Ohaike, in his remarks, added that athletes should be diligent enough to avoid unnecessary pressure and tension.
He noted that the Wrestling Federation will always celebrate its winning wrestlers but not in a manner that will bring shame and dishonour to the country.
Darmian called on everyone to compete in the spirit of sportsmanship, devoid of unworthy feedback.
