Four Nigerian wrestlers have arrived in Mongolia ahead of the 2026 World Wrestling 3rd Ranking Series, as the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) intensifies efforts to improve the country’s global standing in the sport.
The contingent departed Nigeria on Monday night aboard Turkish Airlines for the competition, which is expected to attract top wrestling nations competing for crucial ranking points ahead of major international championships.
The athletes include Genesis Mercy Miesinnei (50kg), Ogunsanya Christianah Tolulope (53kg), Kolawole Esther Omolayo (62kg), and Ojo Damola Hannah (76kg), all of whom will represent Nigeria in their respective weight categories.
The team is being led by women’s wrestling coach and NWF Technical Committee Chairman, Akuh Purity, who commended the federation’s leadership for ensuring smooth logistics and full support for the athletes’ participation.
He expressed appreciation to the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for what he described as consistent commitment to athlete welfare and international competition exposure.
According to him, the wrestlers are in Mongolia primarily to secure ranking points that will improve their global standings and enhance their seedings ahead of upcoming World Championships.
Nigeria’s participation in the ranking series is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its competitiveness in women’s wrestling and maintain consistent presence on the international stage.
The federation hopes the athletes will build on recent progress and deliver strong performances against elite global opponents in the tournament.
