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Sunday, August 7, 2022
Odunayo Adekuoroye and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo has congratulated Ondo state-born Olympian and Nigerian wrestling star Odunayo Adekuoroye for profitable gold on the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Video games in Birmingham.
This was contained in an announcement issued on Saturday by his chief press secretary, Richard Olatunde.
Adekuoroye on Friday defeated her rival Anshu Malik of India to win gold within the Girls’s 57kg Freestyle Wrestling.
Mr Akeredolu hailed the Commonwealth champion for her resilience and braveness below intense strain.
He famous that Adekuoroye had set a heart-warming file for herself and the nation, being the primary wrestler to win a 3rd consecutive gold medal on the Commonwealth Video games.
“Our personal Odunayo Adekuoroye has recorded one other feat for the nation. We’re notably proud that she displayed braveness and resilience to clinch her victory even within the face of intense strain,” mentioned the assertion. “We’re, certainly, thrilled that an Ondo State indigene has introduced delight to the black race, the nation and the Sunshine State particularly. Her victory is a collective delight for the nation.”
It famous that the gold medallist’s robust willpower to emerge victorious confirmed “the patriotic spirit of a compatriot whose dedication to do the nation proud was unparalleled.”
“Having received gold in 2014 and 2018 in Glasgow and Gold Coast, the Birmingham gold is a file made. We’re delighted that she made this exceptional accomplishment on the world stage. We specific our heartfelt gratitude to Odunayo Adekuoroye for making us proud in Ondo state and Nigeria at giant,” added the Ondo authorities. “She is a reigning star that can proceed to encourage upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to attain spectacular efficiency.”
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