# Nigerian wrestling team World Championship preparation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-wrestling-team-world-championship-preparation
> Updated: 2026-10-24T23:00:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-wrestling-team-departs-for-world-championships-in-astana

### 2026-09-26: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-wrestling-federation-begins-mental-toughness-training-for-world-championships

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