Nigerian wrestler Esther Kolawole
Nigerian wrestler Esther Kolawole has won gold at the Grand Prix of Spain, defeating America’s Jaffe Haylie 10-0 by superiority in the 62kg category.
Kolawole entered the match with high confidence, having beaten Spain’s Lydia Tourino 10-0 in the quarter-final and securing a 4-1 victory against Alicja Nowosad of Poland in the semi-final.
Nigeria Wrestling Federation President, Daniel Igali, praised Kolawole’s determined and inspired performance, saying: “I believe this experience will help shape her for future international competitions. I’m truly impressed by her outing. If she keeps this up, Nigerians can expect more gold medals in the near future.”
Kolawole’s next challenge will be the Ranking Series in Budapest, Hungary, from July 14 to 19, as part of her preparation for the World Wrestling Championship in Croatia later in 2025.
