Riyadh 2025: Team Nigeria Wins Gold in Wrestling, Athletics!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Team Nigeria clinched two gold medals on Wednesday night at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, strengthening its position on the medal table with victories in wrestling and women’s athletics.
“Our athletes continue to show resilience and national pride,” said a Nigerian official at the Games.
Key Highlights:
- Gold in women’s freestyle wrestling (62kg category) by Aminat Adeniyi.
- Gold in the women’s 4x100m relay, edging out teams from Turkey and Indonesia.
- Nigeria now ranks among the top five on the overall medal table.
Why It Matters:
- Reinforces Nigeria’s dominance in combat sports and track events.
- Boosts morale ahead of upcoming Olympic and continental qualifiers.
- Showcases successful youth development and sports investment initiatives.
What to Watch:
- More medal prospects in boxing, weightlifting, and para-athletics.
- Continued rise of female athletes on Nigeria’s international stage.
- Final medal standings at the end of the Games.
Sources:
- Nigeria Olympic Committee – Riyadh 2025 Update
- Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation – Official Results 3.Channels TV – “Nigeria Shines at Islamic Solidarity Games”
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