Indian pro wrestling league star returns home

Gbenga Bada 10:04 - 10 January 2016

Odunayo Adekuoroye

The 2014 Commonwealth gold medalist and sensational wrestler arrived Lagos on Saturday, January 9, 2016 to focus on the Rio Olympic Games.

Indian pro wrestling league star, Odunayo Adekuruoye has returned to Nigeria after been adjudged the Best Woman Wrestler in Delhi, India.

Accompanied by her coach, Purity Akuh, Adekuruoye was welcomed by members of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Nigeria Wrestling Federation, members of the Supporters Club and wrestling fans.

Speaking with Nations Newspaper, she said “When I was going, I just thought I was going to fight against those wrestlers that I will meet at the Olympics, wrestle them and then come back to the drawing board maybe to correct the mistakes I notice, but it turned out to be a perfect competition for me."