Solomon Ulabo (Bayelsa State) secured his second gold medal at the ongoing 3rd Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Friday.
Ulabo defeated former National Champion, Matthias Okuma (Edo State) 8 to 0 (Technical Superiority) in a thrilling 82kg Greco-Roman final. On Thursday, Ulabo won gold medal in the men’s freestyle 79kg after beating Noel Ebiton (Simplify).
In the Men’s Freestyle 70kg category, Tope Adebayo of Ondo State emerged victorious, taking home the gold with a dominant performance.
Adebayo’s aggression and technique were on full display as he overpowered his opponents, culminating in a well-earned gold medal to add to his growing list of accolades.
In other weight categories. old trojan, Dominic Nnalue claimed gold medal in the men’s 55kg Greco-Roman event while Dick Enienobodi (Edo State) won the gold in the men’s 60kg Greco-Roman event.
In the Women’s Freestyle categories, Ebipatae Mughenbofa (Bayelsa) won gold in the 68kg, while Dami Ojo (Ondo) took home the top prize in the 76kg category.
Hostility continue on Saturday as Mercy Genesis, Esther Kolawole and others will take on the mat to thrill spectators including Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi (MFR) and a host of top dignitaries.
Results:
Men Greco-Roman
55kg
Gold- Dominic Domchuks Nnalue (Delta)
Silver- Leigha Daubara (Kano)
Bronze- Ogidi Perediegha (Bayelsa)
60kg
Gold- Dick Enienobodi(Edo State)
Silver- Chidubem Chukwuma (Delta State)
Bronze- Sunday Amuji (Edo Club)
63kg
Gold- Terry Godfrey (Bayelsa)
Silver- Fayowole Olubode (Cashin Club)
Bronze- Sani Okasha (Nigeria Police)
82kg
Gold- Solomon Ulabo (Bayelsa)
Silver- Matthias Okuma (Edo)
Bronze- Davis Eyo (Burutu Club)
Women Freestyle:
68kg
Gold- Ebipatae Mughenbofa (Bayelsa)
Silver- Tokere Appah (Dynamite Club)
Bronze- Doctor Kenisuomo (Zamfara)
Women 76kg:
Gold- Dami Ojo (Ondo)
Silver- Favour Okporu (Dynamite Club)
Bronze- Juliet Ogu (Bayelsa State)
