Bayelsa, Ogun Shine with Double Gold on Day 3 of Gov Diri Wrestling Classics


By Maxwell Kumoye 
 
 

Host state Bayelsa and Team Ogun delivered standout performances, claiming two gold medals apiece on Day 3 of the 4th Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa.

Bayelsa’s dominance in the boys’ freestyle categories was evident as Iniekpoebi Godfrey secured gold in the 44kg U15 division, defeating Ebievin Odubukeme of Dynamite Club.

Teammate Righteous Amudukur followed suit with a commanding victory over Zikenah Woyinlayefa, also of Dynamite Club, to clinch gold in the 48kg category.

Ogun State matched that feat in the girls’ events, with Rokebat Monlowolowo triumphing in the 29kg U15 category after overcoming Mercy Andrew of Ngobere Club. 

Oreoluwa Akindipe added a second gold for Ogun, defeating Regina Ebisuode of Dynamite Club in the 33kg division.

Other standout performances on the day saw Dynamite Club’s Profit Bestman emerge victorious in the 36kg U15 girls’ category, while Cross River’s Happiness Peter claimed gold in the 39kg class. 

Rivers State also made its mark through Oke Tobi, who secured gold in the 42kg division.

Speaking after her victory, Akindipe expressed appreciation for the support system behind her success. 

She credited her parents for giving her the opportunity to compete and praised her coach for the belief and guidance that fueled her performance.

The competition continues at the indoor sports hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, where the Men’s Greco-Roman events are set to take center stage as the tournament gathers momentum.

U15 Girls 

29kg-
Gold: Rokebat Monlowolowo (Ogun State)
Silver: Mercy Andrew (Ngobere Club)
Bronze: Ebiseigha Godstime (Cross Rivers)
Bronze: Heritage Gilbert (Bayelsa State)

33kg-
Gold: Oreoluwa Akindipe (Ogun State)
Silver: Regina Ebisuode (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Migbi Assizecourt (Rivers State)
Bronze: Regina Delight (Bayelsa State)

36kg-

Gold: Profit Bestman (Dynamite Club)
Silver: Dorcas Kaliago (Rivers State)
Bronze: Aishat Muritala (Ogun State)
Bronze: Blessing Bideikeb (Ngobere Club)

39kg-
Gold: Happiness Peter (Cross Rivers)
Silver: Innocent Ebimoboere (Nigeria Customs Service)
Bronze: Excellent Redian (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Perfect Barasinpre (Chris Club)

42kg-
Gold: Oke Tobi (Rivers State)
Silver: Chukwungozi Nkem (Delta State)
Bronze: Rosemary John (Cross Rivers)
Bronze: Ayayefa Tariladi (NGO Club)

44kg Freestyle (U15 Boys)-

Gold: Iniekpoebi Godfrey (Bayelsa State)
Silver: Ebievin Odubukeme (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Joseph Okefemi (Lagos State)
Bronze: David Okon (Cross Rivers)

48kg Freestyle (U15 Boys)
Gold: Righteous Amudukur (Bayelsa State)
Silver: Zikenah Woyinlayefa (Dynamite Club)
Bronze: Favour Cyracus (Ella Lawrence Club)
Bronze: God gift Timi (Niger Club)

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