Dozage Club Wins Lagos Close Wrestling Tourney

Wrestlers of Dozage Wrestling Club were outstanding at the maiden Lagos State Close Wrestling Championship, which was held at the Indoor Hall of the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe Park, Yaba at the weekend.

In the final of 66kg male bout, Jonathan Undoku of Dozage beat compatriot Benedict Hunu to win gold, Angel Wrestling Club's Oyunyo Mike won bronze medal of the event.

Dozage's Godfrey Jacob won gold medal of 75kg event, Keku Emmanuel also of  Dosage won silver, while Issama Samuel of T - Gold Club and Anthony Mike of Hulkman Club were joint third.

According to the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of Lagos State Sports Council, Mr. Bashir Agunloye, the female 40kg was won by Mausi Vinla of Dozage who beat Enitan Folorunsho of Loafem and Yemisi Coker also of Loafem to second and third positions respectively.

Dozage was also winner in the 52kg event with Esther Ayodele and compatriot Bilikusu Dawudu clinching first and second positions respectively, while Bidemi Yanyangbene of Angel came third.

The 66kg female event was won by  Reuben Hanna of Nigerian Army Club. Marian Usman of T- Gold came second, while Iyabo Oyeni of Loafem and Ibiyeye Shukura of T- Gold were joint third.

In the individual awards, Hanna Ruben of Nigerian Army was adjudged the Most Valuable Female Wrestler. Jonathan Unduku of Dozage, Best Wrestler Free Style, Esther Ayodele,  Female Best Wrestler, while Segun Adebanwo won Best Wrestler in the Grico Roman category.

Technical Director of Lagos State Wrestling Association, Jude Okikiola Jide said the tourney is one of the competitions designed by the association to discover budding talent and prepare them for future tourneys especially the National Sports Festival.