Bayelsa roars as Onovwiomogbohwo claims gold, Alfred and Okuro stay unbeaten

By Maxwell Kumoye 

 

 

Defending champions Pakistan Alfred and Augustine Okuro stamped their authority once again, but it was Harrison Onovwiomogbohwo’s breakthrough moment that lit up Day 4 of the Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa.

Alfred, representing NSCDC, was untouchable in the 67kg Greco-Roman division, powering through a round-robin field with clinical dominance to retain his crown. 

Not to be outdone, Delta State’s powerhouse Okuro bulldozed his way to back-to-back gold in the 130kg class, dispatching all opponents by technical superiority in a commanding display.

But the loudest cheers belonged to Bayelsa’s own Onovwiomogbohwo.

The freestyle specialist made a bold switch to Greco-Roman and it paid off instantly. 

In a statement performance, he dethroned Nigeria Army’s Tobechukwu Udeh to clinch his maiden gold in the 97kg category, announcing himself as a new force in the division.

Bayelsa State’s dominance was undeniable, finishing top of the Greco-Roman medal standings with an impressive eight-medal haul (four gold, one silver, three bronze). 

Delta State followed in second with two gold and a bronze, underlining their strength in the heavier categories.

Elsewhere, standout performances came across the weight classes:

★ Ogidi Peredeiaha (55kg) and Terry Godfred (63kg) added to Bayelsa’s gold rush

★ Dick Enibode (60kg) flew the Edo flag high

★ Oke Ituru (77kg) delivered gold for Delta

★ Matthew Godstime (72kg) kept Bayelsa firmly in control

As the competition intensifies, the Classics continues to deliver drama, dominance, and emerging stars, proof that Nigerian wrestling remains a battleground of grit and rising greatness.