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Nigerian wrestling team World Championship preparation

Overview

The Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF) initiated specialized training in sports and exercise physiology to prepare athletes for the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. During training in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, sports psychologist Dr. Okou emphasized mental toughness—specifically control, commitment, challenge, and confidence—as a key differentiator for medal winners.

Following this preparation, an 11-member contingent consisting of eight women and three men departed Abuja for Astana to compete in the championships. NWF President Bashir Adeniyi stated the federation aims to end a three-year medal drought at the global event.

Entities

Astana · Dr. Okou · Nigeria · Yenagoa · Bashir Adeniyi

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nigeria wrestling team departs for World Championships in Astana

    An 11-member Nigerian wrestling team has traveled to Astana, Kazakhstan, for the World Wrestling Championships, aiming to secure medals and build on their African continental success.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigerian Wrestling Federation begins mental toughness training for World Championships

    Nigerian wrestlers are undergoing psychological and physiological training in Yenagoa to prepare for the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, this October.

Sources

punchng.com · realnewsmagazine.net · sports247.ng · zalebs.com